Category: Dharma & Society
Dharma Rain Plants Zen in Portland
For almost fifty years, from 1936 until 1983, a twenty-six-acre plot of land in Portland, Oregon, was used as a gravel pit and construction landfill.
Buddhist artist creates anti-war installation in Brooklyn
Bettina WitteVeen's art installation "When We Were Soldiers… once and young" runs from Sept 19 to Oct 24 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Hospital.
Artist Meredith Monk receives the 2014 National Medal of Arts [Video]
The 2014 National Medal of Arts has been awarded to Buddhist artist Meredith Monk, "for her contributions as a composer, singer, and performer."
Thich Nhat Hanh speaks first words after stroke
New statement highlights different aspects of treatment and how Thich Nhat Hanh is responding. He's even spoken his first post-stroke words.
Wise Fools
Honesty. Insight. Outside-the-box thinking. Today’s great comedians may not know much about Buddhism, but they practice some of its core principles.
Study finds Buddhism is the least homonegative religion
Research in the Journal of Homosexuality says that, of all major religions, Buddhists are the least averse to LGBT lifestyles.
The Rise of Militant Monks
Michael Jerryson reports on the growing tension between Buddhists and Muslims, in which senior Buddhist monks actively incite violence and intolerance.
Actor Michelle Yeoh blends Buddhism & activism
While on a project to bring relief to flood-struck Ladakh, actor Michelle Yeoh stopped to talk about how Buddhism inspires her activism.
Buddhist activist Ken Jones dies
Buddhist activist, poet, teacher and author Ken Jones (1930-2015) passed away on August 2 2015.
When Deadpool was “Zenpool”
Despite his penchant for gleeful violence, even Deadpool lived a life of non-violence for a time.
A music-appreciation lesson from the Dalai Lama
Watch a very sweet video-clip from the Dalai Lama's birthday celebrations earlier this month.
Tenth Traleg Rinpoche located, recognized
The successor of Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche, who died in 2012, has been officially recognized by Thrangu Monastery Tibet.
Buddhist Churches of America to host discussion on Shin & LGBTQ
On Saturday, June 27, Buddhist Churches of America is presenting a half-day seminar on LGBTQ in Shin Buddhism.
George Takei on ‘Being Gay, Being Buddhist’
The actor, author, and undisputed King of Social Media George Takei reflects on his fascinating personal history
Afghanistan’s giant Buddhas rise again with 3D light projection
Fourteen years after the massive statues were destroyed by the Taliban, artists have animated the Buddhas with 3D light projection technology.
Charlotte models mindful breathing for kids
Charlotte and the Quiet Place is a forthcoming children's book about personal discovery that features beautiful watercolor illustrations.
Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail on trauma, sexuality, and Buddhism
Buddy Nielsen, founding singer of Senses Fail, tells Lion's Roar how his Buddhist practice is helping him come to terms with his traumatic past.
Find salivation at NYC’s “Foodhist” temple
UNIX Gallery in Manhattan opened a Buddhist-style temple that venerates, cake, pizza, sushi, and bacon.
Was Yoda based on this Buddhist master?
A Buddhist scholar says George Lucas met this Tibetan Buddhist rinpoche and used him as the model for Yoda.
The Jedi Way is the Dharma Way
The trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has just been released (watch it here), and to celebrate, we're sharing an excerpt from Matthew Bortolin's book, The Dharma of Star Wars.