Category: Buddhist Wisdom
Updated: Rinzai-ji oshos’ open letter regarding Sasaki roshi responds to sexual misconduct allegations, acknowledges misconduct
In response to allegations of sexual misconduct, Rinzai-ji has issued a statement announcing that Joshu Sasaki Roshi is no longer teaching.
Buddhadharma Book Reviews January 2013: From the Editor’s Desk
In this installment of From the Editor's Desk, Review Editor Michael Sheehy looks at new books on not why, but where Bodhidharma went.
Thich Nhat Hanh talks “The Five Mindfulness Trainings”
During her visit to Plum Village, Andrea Miller sits down to interview Thich Nhat Hanh on the Five Mindfulness Trainings.
Video: Thubten Chodron on “Handling Emotions in Response to Mass Shootings”
Guidance and perspective from Thubten Chodron addressesing the sadness, anger, and confusion that these events invariably bring up.
The Practice of Not-Thinking
Discursive thinking can be slowed down to give the mind a rest. Toni Bernhard gives five suggestions for practicing "Not-Thinking."
Updated: Rinzai-Ji responds to allegations of sexual misconduct by Joshu Sasaki; community meeting announced
Following on last week's gathering among the board of directors of Rinzai-Ji to address allegations of sexual conduct by Joshu Sasaki Roshi.
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.