The Times of London reports allegations that two Nyingmapa monks were killed by Chinese paramilitary police at their monastery in western Sichuan province last weekend. According to Tibetan sources, the monks were celebrating the birthday of Nyingmapa's founder, Padmasambhava, which for some reason the Chinese had prohibited.
Freelance writers and photographers Paul and Marjorie Hilts write about a recent trip to Burma for the Aspen Times -- "Myanmar: Buddhist beauty and government oppression."
Captain Mike of the Firefighter Blog says the US Forest Service could have done more for the crew at Tassajara. Also, the San Francisco Zen Center has photos, including one of the Tassajara Five in full fire monk dress.
Thank you for mentioning Firefighter Blog. I have followed the efforts of the Tassajara Five and the Center and believe it is one more amazing human interest stories of you will ever read.
I look forward to the movie!