The editors at the New York Times should perhaps do even minor fact checking before publishing so much misinformation on Newar Buddhism. Acknowledging its existence is perhaps a step in the right direction, even while saying things like it is “inextricably linked with Hinduism” and a “prison of secrecy.” All while mentioning people like Birat Raj Bajracharya and Swostu Kayastha who would be appalled having their names appear beside such nonsense.

On Thu, May 14, 2026 at 11:40 PM Patricia SAUTHOFF via INDOLOGY <indology@list.indology.info> wrote:

A nice feature on Buddhism that may be useful for students. (link should be unpaywalled) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/t-magazine/nepal-buddha-kathmandu-buddhism.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ilA.KF-0.G4wb2XMKrHz5&smid=url-share 

Patricia Sauthoff

司徒 雛菊 

Assistant Professor

Department of History

Hong Kong Baptist University 

Current project: Mineral and Metal Anti-Aging Recipes in Rasaśāstra 

Author: Illness and Immortality

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