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Watch Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi deliver UN speech on climate change emergency
At the United Nations celebration in recognition of Vesak, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi gave this address about our need to confront climate change.
Listen as Laurie Anderson gives voice to “Songs from the Bardo”
Musician and visual artist Laurie Anderson has lent her voice to perhaps her most outwardly Buddhism-influenced project yet.
Sacred Reich delivers “Awakening,” metal-style
Thrash metal band Sacred Reich is releasing its first album in 23 years, and it comes with some heavy Buddhist themes.
Welcome to the Realm of the Perpetual Beginner
Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, LionsRoar.com editorial director Rod Meade Sperry reflects on his many years as a beginning meditator.
Prominent Buddhist nuns urge investigation of Dagri Rinpoche
A group of prominent Buddhist nuns has asked the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) to launch an independent, third-party investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against Tibetan Buddhist teacher Dagri Rinpoche.
East Bay Meditation Center hosts Tara Brach “Power of Compassion” benefit event and livestream
On April 22, East Bay Meditation Center will host “The Power of Compassion,” a benefit event led by Tara Brach.
Dalai Lama hospitalized with chest infection, now discharged
Photo by Erik Törnerc.His Holiness the Dalai Lama, age 83, has been hospitalized in Delhi, India, after feeling discomfort in his chest, which doctors have determined was caused by an infection.
Is Emptiness > Mindfulness?
Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, LionsRoar.com’s Rod Meade Sperry looks at the beauty of emptiness.
Spirit Rock, Jack Kornfield, withdraw Noah Levine’s authorization to teach
Noah Levine. Photo by Jakob Lagerstedt.The Ethics and Reconciliation Council of Spirit Rock Meditation Center has withdrawn the authorization to teach given to Noah Levine. Jack Kornfield, who led Levine’s teacher training and was his authorizing teacher, has rescinded that 2006 authorization.