Category: Dharma & Society
“Natural” Disasters, Suffering, and Joy
Jill S. Schneiderman's looks at Rebecca Solnit's "A Paradise in Hell."
More from Copenhagen and Acharya Judy Lief
Acharya (senior teacher) Judy Lief continues her reporting from this week's Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Climate Change Conference: Judy Lief reports from Copenhagen
A multi-faith delegation has gathered to discuss how the environmental crisis is rooted in a profound moral and spiritual crisis.
Why was Ajahn Brahm expelled from the Wat Pa Phong Sangha?
A blog post from David Kittelstrom regarding the expulsion of bhikku Ajahn Brahmavamso (a.k.a. Ajahn Brahm) from the Wat Pa Phong Sangha.
Buddhist poet awarded Keats-Shelley Prize
The Keats-Shelley prize, an annual award for the best poem on a Romantic theme, has for the first time this year gone to a Buddhist poet.
What’s So Funny About Buddhism? — cartoonist David Sipress explains
In his bio, cartoonist David Sipress states that he considers Buddhism to be "an excellent source of jokes." What is so funny about Buddhism?
Have you played “Uncharted 2”? (Updated)
The video game, "Uncharted 2" is now out. “It is an exclusive PS3 game that is absolutely loaded with Buddhist art and imagery."
Mandalas come to life as Tools for Peace in San Francisco
Our publisher reports on the ceremony at Grace Cathedral starring kd lang, mandalas, and a whole lot of good people.
The Karmapa talks violent video games, hip-hop, and more
Can the playing of violent video games be skillful? Yes, says the Karmapa, the famous as the leader of the Karma Kagyu school of Buddhism.
Profile: Kwan Um School of Zen
Andrea profiles the Kwan Um School of Zen, founded by Master Seung Sahn in 1974.
Alan Senauke: Burma at the Crossroads
Hozan Alan Senauke of the Clear View Project concisely explains the conflict happening in Burma, and what you can do about it.
David R. Loy: “The Nonduality of Ecology and Economy”
David Loy on the dire need to rethink our perceived antagonism between Ecology and the Economy.
Zen and the Art of DC Comics’ “The Great Ten”
Comic Book Resources has a new interview up with comic-book author Tony Bedard, who "is set to unleash 'The Great Ten',".
New animal species in a Buddhist corner of the world – and the environmental threats to them
The World Wildlife Fund has released a report on the last ten years of their discoveries in the Eastern Himalayas. The results are moving.
Jubus, UUbus, Ebus, and the new spiritual age of inter-religion
A Denver Post article suggests that we are headed towards a new spiritual age of inter-religion.
Practicing Eco-Mindfulness with Jerry Kolber of the Interdependence Project
The Interdependence Project's Jerry Kolber shares some of the ways you can make a difference to our planet's health, right now.
Cunningham and Cage
The story of Merce Cunningham and John Cage – how a chance encounter turned into a beautiful artistic partnership.
Remembering Merce Cunningham
The legendary avant-garde choreographer Merce Cunningham died yesterday at the age of 90.
Shambhala Sun Audio: Inside the new issue with Melvin McLeod, Part 2
Melvin McLeod looks at two articles that address how corporations and individuals can make the world a better place via Buddhist principles.
Omega Institute’s Earth Dharma
Jill S. Schneiderman reports on the opening ceremony and ribbon cutting at the Omega Institute's new Center for Sustainable Living.