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Buddhism’s Big Lies
Karen Maezen Miller breaks down the three most common lies in Buddhist discourse.
Love Without Fear: Building Fearless Relationships
Today fear is rampant in all areas of our lives. There are many ways we seek safe harbor, a place to feel protected and cared for. Many turn to relationships for this, to experience security and comfort. Then, a paradoxical thing happens, the relationship itself becomes a cause of fear. What makes this happen?
Happily Ever After
A gay couple’s decision to wed threw them into the heart of an American culture war.
Iggy Pop, Sharon Jones, FKA twigs, and more to join Philip Glass at this year’s Tibet House benefit concert
The annual concert to benefit Tibet House is nearly upon us, and the lineup is, as usual, impressive.
Ashes to ashes — David Bowie’s Buddhist death ceremony
In the time since the passing of the great David Bowie, we’ve seen the influence of Buddhism in his life and work, and shared words of appreciation from Bowie’s friend and onetime Buddhist teacher. Now, the Associated Press reports, the influence of Buddhism was seen one last time, in the musician and artist’s death ceremony. According…
Take Your Mind to the Gym
You have the power to change your habitual mental patterns. The key, Norman Fischer says, is to do your reps.
There Is No Blame
“There are no human enemies,” says Sylvia Boorstein, “only confused people needing help.”
Christiana Figueres cites Thich Nhat Hanh’s influence in Paris climate talks
Figueres is the executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
In this mic-dropping poetry slam, George Yamazawa out-logics slurs with Buddhism
In rhythmic verse, George Yamazawa talks about the power of words as insults and poetry, and the love that Buddhism inspires.
Garry Shandling tells the Dalai Lama a joke — and bombs
Shandling is hardly the first to bomb with a Buddhism joke told to the Dalai Lama.
Spiritual writer and teacher Stephen Levine dies
The American spiritual writer and teacher Stephen Levine has died at age 78. A brief announcement on the Facebook page shared between Stephen and wife Ondrea Levine states: Dear Friends, Stephen passed away at home in his bed this afternoon after a long illness. He was 78 years old. His heart has gone to God. His…
What Is Lion’s Roar?
Our editor-in-chief explains how our magazine's new name reflects shifts in the vast and varied world of American Buddhism.
Watch Lama Chime Rinpoche’s tribute to David Bowie
In response to the loss of David Bowie, his friend and onetime teacher Lama Chime Rinpoche has issued a video tribute.
Shambhala Sun has changed its name to “Lion’s Roar”
Our new name, recognized by Buddhists of all traditions, expresses our long-standing mission to support genuine Buddhism in the West.
Mitsu Suzuki, widow of Zen pioneer Shunryu Suzuki, dies at age 101
Mitsu Suzuki, a fixture of American Zen, is ailing.
A New Year’s Resolution for the Planet
Nadia Colburn looks at how Buddhists and environmental activists can keep moving forward after the Paris Climate Conference.
Practicing Loving-Kindness in the Face of Danger
When “Luis” came in, something about his movements put everyone in my classroom on high alert.
Restlessness, Contentment, and “Kindfulness”
The Buddhist monk known as Ajahn Brahm talks about developing a sense of contentment, and not finding fault in your meditation practice.
The Most Frequently Asked Question
Does spiritual practice mean we can never get angry? No, says Sylvia Boorstein, it’s all how you work with it.