Author: Marta Turchetta

Generosity in Buddhism: the gift that transforms

In September 2025, as Wisedāna Foundation we had the privilege of meeting Geshe Tenzin Tenphel at the Lama Tzong Khapa Institute (ILTK) in Pomaia, one of the most important Buddhist centers in Italy and Europe. Founded in 1977 by Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, ILTK is affiliated with the international network Foundation for […]

Systemic change begins with listening

Everything that exists is interconnected. This is the reality we witness every day: no living being exists alone, no phenomenon stands apart. To recognize interconnection is to acknowledge that our lives are interwoven with those of others, with communities, with ecosystems. From this awareness comes compassion—the ability to recognize the difficulties of others as our […]

From emergency to systemic change in Myanmar

In the weeks following the violent earthquake in Myanmar, a familiar narrative has resurfaced among those working in international cooperation: the idea that emergency interventions are episodic, costly and driven by emotion. A detour, in short, that distracts from the real path: systemic change. But what if we flipped that narrative? What if, at times, […]

How philanthropy is changing in 2025

Philanthropy is undergoing a profound transformation, one in which giving becomes a conscious act of participation and commitment that extends far beyond a financial transaction. The recent report 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2025 by Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy offers a detailed look at the evolving forces reshaping this field. It highlights how […]

Dey Drol: a place to be born, a future to protect

Stories from the maternity ward that offers Tibetan families a future The Tibetan people, unable to live in their homeland due to the Chinese occupation, have been in exile for decades. Most Tibetan refugees now live in India, home to the largest exile communities—including the densely populated settlement of Bylakuppe in the southern part of […]

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