Category: Buddhist Wisdom
Rinzai-ji board of directors meets to discuss allegations of misconduct
The board of directors of Rinzai-ji Zen Center has convened to discuss allegations of sexual abuse by their teacher, Joshu Sasaki Roshi.
What’s In a Name?
Ajahn Amaro presents two helpful meditation practices you can do while listening to the inner sound.
Unconditional Beauty
Painting, calligraphy, photography, and flower arranging – we present the dharma art teachings and artworks of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
Love & Emptiness
A review of "The Heart Attack Sutra: A New Commentary on the Heart Sutra" and "Thunderous Silence: A Practical Guide to the Heart Sutra".
Books in Brief – January 2013
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the January 2013 issue of Lion's Roar, by Andrea Miller.
Are these “the most Buddhist cities in America”?
You may think of New York and Los Angeles as being the most Buddhist cities in the nation, but the results of a new survey may surprise you.
The Sound of Silence
Ajahn Amaro explains how to practice nada yoga and why this simple act of listening to inner sound can help you realize emptiness.
First Thoughts – Winter 2012
Excerpts of Buddhadharma's favorite writings and teachings from Winter 2012, featuring Thich Nhat Hanh, Ven. David Xi-Ken Astor, and more.
The Tibetan Leonardo
Kongtrul’s works have deeply influenced modern Kagyu and Nyingma thought and practice, and The Treasury of Knowledge is the most influential of all.
East Meets South
Jan Willis reviews "Dixie Dharma", by Jeff Wilson, in the Winter 2012 issue of Buddhadharma.
Book Briefs (Winter 2012)
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Winter 2012 issue of Buddhadharma.
Shinnyo-en’s floating lanterns
40,000 people gathered for Shinnyo-en's annual lantern-floating ceremony in Honolulu on Memorial Day 2012.
Journeys: “I Think I’m a Buddhist”
Bonnie Ryan-Fisher recalls her moment of realization – a quiet lunch with her family, and a sudden declaration.
Video: The Dalai Lama addresses Tibet’s self-immolation phenomenon on “Today”
What does the Dalai Lama thinks about the immolation phenomenon? In a recent Today appearance, Ann Curry asks this question and more.
Every Crime and Every Act of Kindness: Cloud Atlas, reviewed
Cloud Atlas presents a surprisingly traditional view of karma and rebirth— “and so any attempt to figure out its logic is probably doomed."
From The Under 35 Project: “Something to Sit On”
Here's the latest from The Under 35 Project by Joshua Shin, about overcoming our initial attachment to the practice itself.
Trailer: “Cloud Atlas,” karma, and rebirth
A look into the new Wachowski sibling's film that explores Buddhist concepts of karma and rebirth.
What a Wall Teaches – Lin Jensen on Zen meditation’s enduring lesson
Author and Zen teacher Lin Jensen tells how meditation's surprising first lesson still resonates with him.
From The Under 35 Project: Hope to Faith
Here's the latest from The Under 35 Project by Chris W., about how a retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh helped him confront his drug addiction.
Journeys: Found in Translation
Danny Fisher reflects on how important learning scriptural languages like Pali has been for engaging his Buddhist practice.