Category: Buddhist Wisdom
This issue’s Editorial: “Buddha’s Daughters”
Andrea Miller on why the March 2014 Shambhala Sun magazine shouldn't be considered particularly special.
Buddhist sixth grader allegedly told to “change his religion” by Louisiana public school officials (updated)
Buddhist sixth grader allegedly told to "change his religion" by Louisiana public school officials.
Photos and letter emerge from Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche’s ascetic retreat
The Tibetan Buddhist world was abuzz Friday with the sudden appearance on Facebook of images of (maybe) Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.
One Mind documentary to explore Chan Buddhist life in southern China
Filmmaker Edward Burger has announced a new project to look into the contemporary life of one of China’s most ancient Chan monasteries.
The Joy of Falling: Skiing as Meditation
Melvin McLeod shares a little piece he wrote for the July 2013 "Body" issue on skiing as a practice of fearlessness and trust.
Why great leaders are spiritual
On a day we honor Nelson Mandela, surely we are also pondering what makes leaders great.
Is Mindfulness Ethically Neutral?
Toni Bernhard discusses why she thinks Mindfulness should not be considered a passive practice.
Ram Dass: Being Here
Ram Dass has led a long life of loving and being loved: the patience, humor, and grace of one of our most influential spiritual figures.
Be a Lamp Unto Yourself
The freedom that Buddhism offers can’t be found if you don’t ask questions—about the teachings, the teachers, and yourself. Larry Rosenberg on how to cultivate a spirit of inquiry, even skepticism, to illuminate your path.
A Questioning Life
Toni Packer didn’t call herself a Buddhist, but she dedicated her life to exploring the path of awakening.
Life, Frame by Frame
Much of the time, life is like watching a movie: we suspend disbelief and lose ourselves in the story. On the bodhisattva path, we see through the illusion.<p class="intro">Much of the time, life is like watching a movie: we suspend disbelief and lose ourselves in the story. On the bodhisattva path, says <strong>Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche</strong>, we see the illusory nature of these appearances, and in doing so discover a boundless compassion.</p>
The Gift Goenka Gave Us
S.N. Goenka, in the lineage of Ledi Sayadaw, brought the method of insight meditation to modern-day people from all walks of life.
Back from the Brink
Jim Willems’ chronic pain and illness had become so bad he decided to take his own life. But the dharma kept him going through the darkness.
Can meditation become addictive?
The teachers are asked whether meditation can become addictive, bringing about withdrawal symptoms when a session is missed.
Reviews: Investigating the Subtle Body
Willa B. Miller reviews "Religion and the Subtle Body in Asia and the West" and "Training the Wisdom Body: Buddhist Yogic Exercise".
Book Briefs Winter 2013
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Winter 2013 issue of Buddhadharma magazine.
Profile: Sanshin Zen Community
Michael Haederle profiles the Sashin Zen Community, led by Shohaku Okumura Roshi and based in Bloomington, Indiana.
Journeys: What About My Retreat?
Maureen Connor reflects on the ups and downs of organizing her first retreat, and sense of community that it brings.
Ground-breaking TV documentary series depicts realities of dying
Konchog Norbu reports on the new Showtime documentary series, Time of Death, to see how it approaches a difficult topic.
New Yorker essay: Book printing a Buddhist invention
The West has a misconception that printing was invented in Europe. In fact, the origins of printing on paper comes from Chinese Buddhism.