Category: Dharma & Society
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.
You know that photo of “100,000 monks praying for world peace”?
You may have seen this photo (or others like it) going around, with a note that it depicts 100,000 Burmese -- or, 100,000 Nepali -- monks praying for world peace.
Illustrating genuine nature
Tomi Um’s first editorial illustration was for Lion's Roar in 2009. Since then, she's worked for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and TIME.
Buddhism and Unitarian Universalism: What’s the connection?
Unitarian Universalism (UU) — an offshoot of Christianity — has a long, friendly history with Buddhism. Many people identify with Buddhism as well as UU.
Wake Up to the Revolution
Only when we recognize our connectedness to the earth, says Thich Nhat Hanh, can real change begin.
The Vomit of a Mad Tyger: Allen Ginsberg tells his spiritual story
The spiritual autobiography of Allen Ginsberg, narrating his journey from Blake to the Buddha.
Michael Imperioli talks Buddhism and The Sopranos
In a new interview with comedian Marc Maron on Maron's famous WTF podcast, the multitalented Michael Imperioli gets personal.
On Awakening Through Race, Sexuality, and Gender
I was hungry when I attended my first Nichiren Buddhist meeting in 1988. I mean that literally.
From Patti Smith to Miley Cyrus, Tibet House benefit blurs boundaries
Thursday night's Tibet House benefit concert continued the annual series' reputation for eclectic artistry.
The 17th Karmapa: New Face of an Ancient Lineage
As Barry Boyce tells us, the 17th Karmapa's views will help define Buddhism in the 21st century.
Watch: Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche urges respect for LGBTQ people
In this video, Bhutanese lama Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche enjoins the audience to foster respect for LGBTQ people. “Your sexual orientation has got nothing to do with understanding or not understanding the truth,” says Rinpoche, adding with a smirk, “We never know which one would get enlightened first. Probably lesbians.” This isn’t the first time that…
San Francisco Zen Center to Jerry Brown: Ban Fracking
Zen Center leadership and members issue open anti-fracking letter to Governor Jerry Brown.