Soto Zen Buddhist Association releases statement responding to Capitol attack
Lilly Greenblatt
“As Zen Buddhist clergy, we condemn the attack on the United States congress on January
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This Floating World
Joan Sutherland
Zen teacher Joan Sutherland on life’s dreamlike nature and why it should be embraced.
What Is the Sound of Buddhist Music Today?
Lion's Roar Staff
The dharma speaks through music—it always has, it does today. From jazz to metal to rap to emergent hybrid forms, Buddhism’s influence on the musical realm can be discovered at almost every turn.
Tina Turner’s Journey into Faith
Ralph H. Craig III
Where Is My Brother?
Cary Groner
Bringing Right and Wise Intention to POC Sanghas
Pamela Ayo Yetunde
Forever Offline
Melvin Escobar
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Zen and the Moral Courage of Moderation
Christopher Ford
“How did we get here?” asks Christopher Ford, the former Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation, following Wednesday’s attack on the Capitol.
5 Reasons to Meditate
Pema Chödrön
The simple act of stopping, says Pema Chödrön, is the best way to cultivate our good qualities. Here are five ways meditation makes us better people.
Tina Turner’s Journey into Faith
Ralph H. Craig III
A review of Turner’s autobiography, “Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good.”
Sojun Mel Weitsman, founder of Berkeley Zen Center, dies at 91
Lilly Greenblatt
Sojun Mel Weistman, founder and abbot of Berkeley Zen Center, passed away on Thursday, January 7.
Where Is My Brother?
Cary Groner
As his brother’s mind deteriorates, Cary Groner grapples with troubling questions about the ephemerality of the self.
Three Practices That Healed My Heart After A Traumatic Injury
Carla Beharry
When a car drove over her foot, Carla Beharry felt like her anger would never end. She soon learned that the only way out of suffering is through it.
Zen and the Moral Courage of Moderation
Christopher Ford
“How did we get here?” asks Christopher Ford, the former Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation, following Wednesday’s attack on the Capitol.
5 Reasons to Meditate
Pema Chödrön
The simple act of stopping, says Pema Chödrön, is the best way to cultivate our good qualities. Here are five ways meditation makes us better people.
Tina Turner’s Journey into Faith
Ralph H. Craig III
A review of Turner’s autobiography, “Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good.”
Sojun Mel Weitsman, founder of Berkeley Zen Center, dies at 91
Lilly Greenblatt
Sojun Mel Weistman, founder and abbot of Berkeley Zen Center, passed away on Thursday, January 7.
Where Is My Brother?
Cary Groner
As his brother’s mind deteriorates, Cary Groner grapples with troubling questions about the ephemerality of the self.
Three Practices That Healed My Heart After A Traumatic Injury
Carla Beharry
When a car drove over her foot, Carla Beharry felt like her anger would never end. She soon learned that the only way out of suffering is through it.