Four prominent Buddhists will take the stage at an upcoming TEDx event at New York University on October 15. The theme of TEDx Washington Square is "Practicing Change," and the event aims to "bring greater awareness to the creative practices, models, and essential elements on the cutting edge of change." In that vein, the conference will feature ABC News anchor and practicing [...]
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“Joining the Sacred and the Secular” conference to take place in New York on Friday
The Contemplative Alliance and Shinnyo-en will host "Joining the Sacred and the Secular" this Friday, a dialogue with young practitioners and leading contemplative teachers to understand the spiritual quest of young people. Our own Sam Littlefair will be in attendance. "I'm excited to see what people form all sorts of contemplative traditions are thinking about how [...]
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche to discuss reincarnation in free livestream event
Photo by Mariana Aurelio. Is there Buddhism without rebirth? That's the question Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche will discuss in a talk this Sunday, July 19, 1pm-8pm EST. While the event is sold out, the audio will be livestreamed around the world for free. For more information, visit siddharthasintent.org (details on the livestream to come soon). Teachings by Dzongsar [...]
One Earth Sangha seeks to train “EcoSattvas”
Building on last year’s series of online conversations on mindfulness and climate action, this autumn One Earth Sangha will host a series of online, interactive sessions called “EcoSattva Training.” The eight-session course will run from September 13 to November 15 and will be hosted by Thanissara Mary Weinberg of the Insight (Vipassana) tradition and will feature teachers, [...]
Sylvia Boorstein invites you to “Wake Up”
In this short video, meditation teacher Sylvia Boorstein -- a featured contributor to the "Wake Up in Every Moment" section of the July 2015 Shambhala Sun magazine -- extends a personal invitation to practice with her, along with Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Melissa Blacker, and staff and readers of the Shambhala Sun and Buddhadharma at our coming retreat at Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, [...]
Buddhist Churches of America to host discussion on Shin & LGBTQ
On Saturday, June 27, Buddhist Churches of America is presenting a half-day seminar on LGBTQ in Shin Buddhism. Shin Buddhist ministers have been conducting same-sex marriages for at least 40 years, and Shin organizations have long supported equal rights for the gay community. The event is geared towards people who wish to hear "how Shin Buddhism can offer an enduring [...]
Celebrating the Dalai Lama’s 80th birthday
On July 6, the Dalai Lama turns 80. In the above video from Sunday, June 28, thousands of Glastonbury festival-goers — including Patti Smith — sing "Happy Birthday" to His Holiness before he cuts his cake, and gives a short, sweet address on compassion. To celebrate his life and legacy, we've put together a special publication, The Dalai Lama. But there are all manner of [...]
Be part of “An Evening with Pema Chödrön and k.d. lang”
Lion's Roar is proud to co-sponsor "An Evening with Pema Chödrön and k.d. lang," — in which you can join these two extraordinary women, both uniquely gifted “instruments of the dharma." The event will take place on June 20 at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles, and will benefit Tools for Peace and The Pema Chödrön Foundation. It will begin with a dialogue with Pema Chödrön, [...]
Shinnyo-en to host largest Memorial Day observance
This Memorial Day (Monday, May 25), 50,000 people will gather on Ala Moana Beach, in Hawaii, to "create a moment of collective remembrance, harmony, and international friendship." The ceremony is presented by the Buddhist community Shinnyo-en, which you can read about in Andrea Miller's Buddhadharma profile. Monday's event will include special prayers to honor those lost in [...]
Be part of the first Shambhala Sun Community Retreat at Omega
The Shambhala Sun is pleased to invite you to its first-ever community retreat, featuring leading teachers in the Insight, Zen, and Tibetan traditions guiding you in meditation and mindfulness practices designed to help you wake up and embrace life: Waking Up In Every Moment, August 26-30 Sylvia Boorstein, Melissa Myozen Blacker, Tsoknyi Rinpoche. A Shambhala Sun Community [...]
