Category: Dharma & Society
Muslim organization offers meals and robes to Buddhist monks
Earlier this month, the Muslim Social Welfare Group of Mandalay made a powerful gesture of peace by offering robes and meals to about fifty monks at Ma Soe Yein Monastery.
Profile: Naropa University
Michael Haederle profiles the Naropa University, and Buddhist secondary education institute in Boulder, Colorado.
Video: Imogen Heap goes to Bhutan; inspired musicmaking ensues
Musician Imogen Heap went to Bhutan for "the amazing scenery, to meet people I didn't know much about, and to discover a new culture."
Buddhists Betray the Teachings: Jack Kornfield on the anti-Muslim violence in Myanmar
A religion known for nonviolence is being used to fuel a genocidal campaign against the Muslims of Burma.
Twenty-five worldwide events to mark “Year of Dalai Lama”
The Tibetan government has proclaimed 2014 to be the “Year of the Dalai Lama” to honor the 25th anniversary of his Nobel Peace Prize.
George Takei to address “Being Gay, Being Buddhist” seminar
Update: Read "Being Gay, Being Buddhist," George Takei's keynote address at the seminar, on Lion's Roar.
Sri Lanka Buddhist rally erupts into fatal anti-Muslim riot
A Buddhist-led protest march in southwestern Sri Lanka Sunday erupted into riots targeting the local Muslim population in three towns.
Let’s Talk: Can Buddhists Come Together on Climate Change?
Bob Doppelt discusses how Buddhists can come together on climate change and make a difference for our future.
Run for Freedom
Freerunning, or parkour, isn’t merely a daredevil’s game. It’s a way to reappropriate our urban spaces as training grounds for body and mind. Vincent Thibault on how running, jumping, and climbing can beautify our cities—and our lives. With photos by Andy Day.
Openly gay Thai Buddhist monk concerns censors after TV appearance
One of Thailand’s only openly gay Buddhist monks who has been willing to discuss his life and choices publicly was censored.
ACLU warns of “religious coercion” in Tennessee bill; Buddhist man in Texas alleges he was fired for refusing to disseminate Bible verses
ACLU is objecting to a Tennessee bill that would allow students in that state to be subjected to unwanted proselytizing in school settings.
Global economics: what would Buddha do?
Can we imagine a Buddhist model for economic organization?
Dalai Lama to Larry King: Same sex marriage OK
The Dalai Lama has no problem with same sex marriage, saying such matters are more the business of government and consenting adults.
Hesse’s “Siddhartha” still inspires, in unexpected ways
Nearly 70 years after earning Herman Hesse the Pulitzer Prize for Literature, his novel Siddhartha continues to provide inspiration.
The Buddha and the swarm of minutiae: provocative new artwork by Gonkar Gyatso on display at the Met
The Buddha and the swarm of minutiae: provocative new artwork by Gonkar Gyatso on display at the Met.
Zen teacher recalls Ellie Krug, her student who transitioned genders
An addition to Ellen Krug's "Coming Home: A Buddhist Transitions Genders," from Zuiko Redding, the teacher Ellen found so helpful.
Making the Buddhist practice of “life release” more environmentally sound: A birder’s view
Konchog Norbu looks into how Buddhists are making the Buddhist practice of "life release" more environmentally sound.
Korean classical innovator Jin Hi Kim to perform multi-media “Digital Buddha” at the Met (Video)
Jin Hi Kim has an upcoming performance of Digital Buddha January 31 at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Followup: Hopeful signs in reducing Chinese consumption of illegal ivory
Some welcome news has surfaced from China about measures to shut down ivory smuggling and change its citizens’ attitude toward ivory.