Category: Buddhist Wisdom
Journeys: No Ordinary Teacher
Sometimes a teacher will come into our lives at just the right time, regardless of whether we’re looking for one or even know we need one.
Book Briefs (Summer 2012)
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Summer 2012 issue of Buddhadharma.
An Ambitious and Unorthodox Pioneer
Review of "White Lama: The Life of Tantric Yogi Theos Bernard, Tibet’s Lost Emissary to the New World", by Douglas Veenhof.
Are We Really Taking Refuge?
Carolyn Rose Gimian reflects on modern-day practitioners’ ambivalent commitment to the three jewels and considers what we might be losing.
Pulling Strings
Sangye Khandro fondly remembers translating for Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, a quintessential Dzogchen master of modern times.
A Teacher of Teachers
Samuel Bercholz, founder and chairman of Shambhala Publications, fondly recalls the life and teaching of Thinley Norbu Rinpoche.
It’s All Good
Everything is either wisdom or a distortion of wisdom, says Anne Carolyn Klein. Once we see this, we can relax and allow the path to dissolve the disturbed energies that give rise to our habitual reactions.
Why the Wheel Turns Three Times
A buddha is someone who sees the way things really are. When we see the way things really are, we see that we are all interdependent.
Let’s Talk: Get Ready for Conflict
Genjo Marinello says sanghas must take steps to prepare for ethical breaches and conflicts before they happen.
First Thoughts
First thoughts from Thich Nhat Hanh, Jackie Ashley, Ajahn Khemasiri, and Ken McLeod to begin the Summer 2012 issue of Buddhadharma.
Shambhala Publications acquires Snow Lion
Shambhala Publications has announced that Tibetan Buddhist publisher Snow Lion Publications is "a part of the Shambhala Publications family."
Glimpses of Mahayana
The Mahayana Buddhist path is a way of expanding, and the Mahayana teacher, the spiritual friend, acts as the entrance to that journey.
Buddhism and photography: What’s the connection?
When we think of Buddhism and art, we might think of ancient paintings, not modern photography. Andy Karr and Michael Wood discuss their art.
Book Briefs Winter 2012
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from Winter 2012, reviewed by Michael Sheehy.
Embrace Change: In the Struggle with Chronic Illness, Love and Kindness Can Thrive
On our theme of embracing change, it's time to share this poignant and helpful reflection from author and change consultant Susan Quinn.
This Morning – Embrace Change
Embrace Change: leading Buddhist teachers and writers offer stories, teachings, and meditations to help us embrace the change in our lives.
The Teacher-Student Relationship
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche on how our relationship with the teacher evolves in the three vehicles of Buddhism.
The Beautiful Energy of Thoughts
Thoughts can make meditation a challenge. Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche tells us how we can experience thoughts as freedom, not imprisonment.
Embracing Change, We Discover the Changeless (Editorial/May 2012)
Editor-in Chief Melvin McLeod's editorial introduction to the May 2012 issue of Lion's Roar, explaining the theme of Embracing Change.
Books in Brief (May 2012)
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the May 2012 issue of Lion's Roar.