Category: Dharma & Society
Bhikkhu Bodhi talks “Four Noble Truths of the Climate Crisis” at White House
In this video from a gathering of Buddhists at the White House, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi addresses climate change and related issues through a Buddhist lens.
Watch the trailer for the new Benedict Cumberbatch-narrated documentary about Thich Nhat Hanh
The trailer for Walk With Me — a "journey into the world of mindfulness... and Thich Nhat Hanh," narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch — has been released.
Coming Home: A Buddhist transitions genders
In 2010, at fifty-three, I surgically transitioned from male to female. It happened after years of therapy, soul-searching, and grudging self-acceptance.
New animated film “Kubo and the Two Strings” introduces kids to Buddhist concepts
Kubo and the Two Strings, a new animated film that hits theaters today, takes kids on an adventure with strong Buddhist themes.
The Buddha in Obama’s pocket
A small Buddha statuette, given to him by a monk, is often found on Barack Obama's person.
What does Neil deGrasse Tyson have to say about “Buddhistic” astrophysics?
Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has a hypothesis about science and Buddhism.
A Buddhist psychoanalyst puts our divided country on the couch
Psychoanalyst Robert Langan traces the current climate of demonization to the three poisons: greed, aversion, and the ignorance of self-righteous certainty.
Jaimal Yogis’ documentary “Saltwater Buddha” teaches the samsara of surfing
For surfer, journalist, and Zen practitioner Jaimal Yogis, his documentary film, "Saltwater Buddha," has been the ultimate lesson in letting go.
Beyond Privilege: a Q&A with angel Kyodo williams
To make diversity real, says Zen teacher angel Kyodo williams, Buddhists must look deep into their own hearts.
The Frontier Zen of Philip Kapleau and Rochester Zen Center
As Rochester Zen Center celebrates its 50th anniversary, Zen teacher James Ishmael Ford reflects on its unique importance.
Revisiting a classic, cringe-tastic Dharma-Burger
This week, "New York" magazine revisited a classic conflation of Buddhism and marketing.
Fake Buddhist monks a growing global problem
Buddhist leaders in New York City are warning the public to be cautions of panhandlers posing as Buddhist monks.
Suzuki-roshi at Tassajara
David Chadwich describes the early days of Tassajara Zen Mountain Center and the ways which Suzuki Roshi related to the American mind.
How “Orange Is the New Black” taught actor Jessica Pimentel the danger of attachment
Jessica Pimentel on what she’s learned from seeing life through a Buddhist lens and the eyes of her character, Maria, on Orange Is the New Black.
Richard Gere: My Journey as a Buddhist
Richard Gere talks about his many years of Buddhist practice, his devotion to his teacher the Dalai Lama, and his work for Tibetan freedom.
Is that the Karmapa’s Dream Flag over Colorado?
Or is it just a Kelvin-Helmholtz cloud formation?
Zen pioneer Zenkei Blanche Hartman Roshi dies
Zenkei Blanche Hartman, Senior Dharma Teacher of San Francisco Zen Center, has died.
The inside story of Garry Shandling’s Buddhism
Brother Phap Hai shares personal insights into Garry Shandling's Buddhist practice.
How Oculus Rift Will Change Buddhism
It won’t be long before you can slip on a headset and enter a new dharma realm. But, says Vincent Horn, we should watch our step.