HALIFAX (CANADA)
The Canadian Press
August 23, 2018
New allegations have surfaced against the spiritual leader of one of the largest Buddhist organizations in the western world, including fresh claims of sexual misconduct and financial coercion.
A report by Buddhist Project Sunshine released Thursday details new accusations against Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, leader of the Halifax-based Shambhala International community.
He stepped back from his duties last month pending the outcome of a third-party investigation into an alleged pattern of sexual misconduct highlighted in previous reports by former Shambhala community member Andrea Winn.
Winn says the third report brings to light more complainants and new claims that are “more serious in nature,” which may be brought to police.
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