An ancient set of Buddhist slogans offers us six powerful techniques to transform life’s difficulties into awakening and benefit. Zen teacher Norman Fischer guides us through them. Illustrations by [...]
The Three Tenets of the Zen Peacemakers
Bernie Glassman explains how the three tenets of the Zen Peacemakers work to turn confusion into skillful [...]
10 Leading Thinkers Choose Their Favorite Buddhist Films
We asked ten actors, filmmakers, and writers to each tell us their favorite movie that has a Buddhist message. We think [...]
13 Buddhist Apps to Help Recognize You Don’t Really Need a Buddhist iPhone App
Sam Littlefair learns why there are so few Buddhist apps and how — even if they're not totally necessary — they might [...]
Overcoming Ego With the Practice of Chöd
Lama Tsultrim Allione looks at how the traditional Buddhist practice of chöd — offerings ones own body to frightening [...]
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Inside the July 2017 Lion’s Roar magazine
The July 2017 Lion’s Roar magazine features 12 leading teachers, writers, and activists reflecting on why the world needs the Dalai Lama more than ever, a teaching on freedom and joy from Jack Kornfield, advice on getting comfortable with imperfection, and much more.
Inside the Summer 2017 Buddhadharma magazine
Look inside the Summer 2017 issue of Buddhadharma, with features on exploring emptiness, and why shunyata is dynamic, intimate, and workable.
Two Practices for Times of Tragedy
Tibetan Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön and Zen teacher Bernie Glassman both teach three-step meditations [...]
Compassion and Wisdom
A society based upon peace, harmony, wisdom and compassion is possible, says Venerable Khandro Rinpoche—but we [...]
How to Work With Fear and Pain in a Moment of Crisis
Even when it feels like you're lost in the universe, Emily Horn explains, you can face the unknown with a [...]
Tips for Teaching Mindfulness to Young People
Born I Music (Ofosu Jones-Quartey) on how he brings mindfulness to life for his students. When I was [...]
The Dharma of Wonder Woman
Barbara O'Brien reviews Wonder Woman, and explores some of the movie's Buddhist confluence. Escaping into [...]
The Tao of Poo
Anne Cushman on tracking as a kind of meditation. "Merely the gesture of paying attention in this way is a [...]