Category: Dharma & Society
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.
A small goodbye to Leonard Cohen’s “Great Buddhist Hymn”
A guest post by James Ishmael Ford about retiring the great Buddhist hymn, Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah".
From The Worst Horse’s Mouth: “What’s a Weeger?” / Getting caught up on the Uighur riots
In China's worst ethnic unrest in years, Uighurs took to the streets of Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang, on Sunday.
The best place to die
Where is the best place to die? Jesse Hiltz talks about the power of communal living and communal dying.
Miya Ando’s art: Harmony, respect, purity, tranquility
Miya Ando, an artist who works with steel canvas, talks with Claire Heisler about the spiritual practice that informs her art work.
How do you put compassion into action?
Punk rock. Divorce. Buddhism. Heidiminx explains how she developed her DIY approach to fixing the world.
In Times of War, Feed the Right Wolf
Marianne Elliott on how to continue our practice during times of violence, by nourishing hope and mindfulness.
Mount Wutai as World Heritage Site and what that means
Jesse Hiltz considers the definition of "heritage" after Mount Wutai receives a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.
Buddha = What?!?
Could you summarize each of the eight major world religions in 140 characters? Stephen Prothero can.
Iran: Compassion in Chaos
Steve Silberman reflects on a picture from the Iran elections of a protester helping a wounded riot policeman out of the crowd to safety:
Jetsunma Akhon Lhamo turns music into empowerment
Jetsunma Akhon Lhamo is not just known as the incarnation of Padmasambhava’s spiritual consort – she's also in the music industry.
Q&A: Julia Cameron on Faith and Will
Andrea Miller talks to Julia Cameron about her new book, Faith and Will, as well as about her classic bestseller, The Artist's Way.
Lin Jensen on the rising temperature of planet earth
Lin Jensen says the rising temperature of the earth is a fever, symptomatic of a pathological infection: the pandemic of human greed.
Q&A: Allan Appel on Judaism, Buddhism, and the importance of the human nose
Claire Heisler talks to writer Allan Appel about Judaism, Buddhism, and the importance of the human nose.
The Rubin Museum Wraps Up Another “Brainwave”
The Rubin recently wrapped up its second annual “Brainwave” program—a series of events exploring the intersection of mind and matter.
Challenge of the Soul
Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein on the qualities we need to nourish in order to face the challenges of our life with less fear and more courage.
The Turtle
Where do spirituality and environmentalism meet? Rick Bass on the wonder of releasing a painted turtle on the safe side of the road.