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Why this Buddhist reporter is searching for a Christian church

A Buddhist reporter and her wife visit progressive Spokane churches in a search for a welcoming faith community to raise their son.

Spokane-area transgender Catholic finds acceptance in faith after 50 years in the closet

Christine Lette, a 79-year-old transgender Catholic, embraces faith and identity across religions, finding courage and acceptance in her journey.

Why Religion Journalism Still Matters in 2025

In a digital world overflowing with headlines, hashtags, and viral content, it’s fair to ask: does religion journalism still matter in 2025? For communities...

Facing memory loss together: Buddhist lessons on aging’s final frontier

Exploring aging, memory loss, and the frontier between life and death through the lens of Wallace Stegner, Buddhism, and loving presence in uncertainty.

Ask a Buddhist: What is the ‘Day of Miracles’?

This Ask a Buddhist column from Ven. Thubten Chonyi from Sravasti Abbey. She talks about the "Day of Miracles," what they were for and what was their result.

Inland Northwest Author and Buddhist Nun Ven. Thubten Chodron Completes 10th Book with the Dalai Lama

“Appearing and Empty,” is the ninth volume in The Library of Wisdom and Compassion series the Dalai Lama has co-written with Sravasti Abbey founder and abbess Ven. Thubten Chodron.

Why the Buddhist Precept ‘Abstaining from Taking Life’ Resonates with Me

The Buddha taught we should show compassion to all sentient beings, not just humans. Initially it reminded me of the biblical commandment, “Thou shalt not kill,” which tended to focus solely on not killing human beings. Buddhism too, says not to murder, but breaks it down further, explaining that protecting human life is only possible by also protecting anything that lives.

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