Category: Dharma & Society
Everything Is Joyous: An interview with John Giorno
In the midst of New York City’s celebration of vital poet, pop artist, and Buddhist, John Giorno, Lauria Galbraith speaks with him about his art and inspirations.
Becoming Pema
Andrea Miller on the life and spiritual journey of one Deirdre Blomfield-Brown.
Kagyu Thubten Choling (Now Palpung Thubten Choling) addresses sangha about Lama Norlha Rinpoche’s sexual misconduct with students
On April 12, 2017, Kagyu Thubten Choling monastery held a meeting to inform their community about Lama Norlha Rinpoche’s sexual misconduct with students.
New Ethic for a Small Planet
If this century is to be one of peace and caring, says His Holiness the Dalai Lama, we must develop a new ethic of human values that transcends religion.
Meet a Teacher: Myokei Caine-Barrett, Shonin
Buddhist teacher Myokei Caine-Barrett, Shonin gets personal with the Lion's Roar readership.
10 Leading Thinkers Choose Their Favorite Buddhist Films
We asked ten actors, filmmakers, and writers to each tell us their favorite movie that has a Buddhist message.
These Beautiful Photos Chronicle a Search for Light and Enlightenment
David Gabriel Fischer's ongoing photo journal gives viewers a glimpse into a mind and world defined by Zen.
My Body, My Life
How mindfulness has helped Buddhist teacher Lama Rod Owens live as a Black queer man in America.
Buddhist researchers seek to reveal link between heart, mind
Researchers at Hong Kong’s Center of Buddhist Studies have published findings that point to a connection between the heart and the mind.
Land purchased for “Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center” in Colorado wilderness
Next month, a group of Buddhist teachers will purchase 180 acres of rural Colorado land to start "Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center."
Playing the Game of “Everything”
Sam Moore reviews the fantastical — or is it all-too-real? — new simulation game that dares you to “Be the Universe.”
Concerned About the Climate? OK. But What Are You Eating?
There are ways within our means to protect the environment, says Buddhist practitioner John Bussineau — including a plant-based diet.
Commentary: Responding to Trump’s Separation from the World
Buddhist economist Clair Brown shares inspiration — and facts — for the way forward after the US drops out of the Paris Climate Accord.
Is My Sangha Inclusive?
When reverend Kiyonobu Joshin Kuwahara asked himself "is my Sangha inclusive?," he wasn’t sure of the answer. So he decided to find out.
“Dear White People” creator Justin Simien talks Buddhism, finding empathy for trolls
One element of Justin Simien’s identity isn’t obvious in his new Netflix hit: Buddhism. But it’s there.
Interfaith representatives issue statement on Manchester attack
Representatives from nine faiths have issued a statement condemning Monday's terrorist attack in Manchester.
The Dharma in Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks’s quirky-cool special agent famously upended the idea of the TV G-man. Rod Meade Sperry looks at one of pop culture’s most endearing, enduring dharma friends.
Check out Father John Misty’s Buddhist-inflected song, “Leaving L.A.”
Listen to the singer-songwriter's Buddhist-legend-checking song, "Leaving LA," found on his new LP, "Pure Comedy."
Watch: The “Buddhist pop song” that took sixth at Eurovision
Italian pop artist Francesco Gabbani sings about Buddha, nirvana, and mantras in his critically-acclaimed indictment of Western consumerism.
New research explores benefits of Buddhist practice in virtual reality
Buddhist teacher Andrew Holocek says virtual reality could be an opportunity to investigate the mind — or it could be "super samsara."