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Buddhists come together for 21st UN climate change meeting
The 21st United Nations conference on climate change starts on Monday, and Buddhists around the world are busy working to raise awareness.
A Prayer for Peace
Thich Nhat Hanh shares a prayer that was used throughout South Vietnam in 1965 to rouse the willingness to work for peace.
What is Buddhist Salvation?
In Buddhism, says Zen teacher Koun Yamada, we find salvation by experiencing our true nature as human beings.
Buddhist teacher and feminist Rita Gross dies following stroke
Rita Gross, a prominent scholar on Buddhism and gender and a senior Buddhist teacher, has died.
Americans in Paris
Though the climb was steep, the view was expansive. Rachel Neumann on being hot, hungry, thirsty, and tired, but still having a perfect day.
How Steve Jobs found Buddhism
A 1974 trip sparked an interest in Buddhism that stayed with Steve Jobs for the rest of his life, evolving and emerging in unexpected ways.
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche returns from four years of retreat
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche has resurfaced from a four year ascetic retreat in the Himalayas.
Thinley Norbu Rinpoche’s successor is confirmed
A young boy in Bhutan has been recognized as the reincarnation of Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, an important Nyingma teacher and eldest son of Dudjom Rinpoche.
Read the best from Samuel Johnson Prize winner Steve Silberman
We're thrilled to share that Shambhala Sun friend and contributor Steve Silberman has made his debut on The New York Times Best Sellers list this week.
What does The Walking Dead’s Morgan know about “The Art of Peace”?
If you watch AMC's TV juggernaut The Walking Dead, you probably noticed that a book called The Art of Peace featured heavily on last night's episode.
15 Buddhist leaders pen climate change statement to world leaders
Buddhist leaders, including the Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh, have issued a statement on climate change.
Richard Gere: “Homeless” story a hoax, but let’s engage on this issue
The viral post was a hoax, but, says Richard Gere, the issue is very real.
Mark Zuckerberg says “Buddhism is an amazing religion”
Early this morning, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg posted a photo of himself praying at Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi’an, China. Zuckerberg is visiting Asia to promote Facebook — though the network is blocked in China. Zuckerberg’s wife, Priscilla Chan, is Buddhist. In his post, Zuckerberg wrote that he offered a prayer for his wife at the…
Apple adds two Buddhist emojis
Apple's iOS9.1 came out last week, and with it came 184 new emojis — including two Buddhist icons.
Thich Nhat Hanh to receive Catholic “Peace on Earth” award
Thich Nhat Hanh will receive the 2015 Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom award on October 31, the 50th anniversary of the same honor being granted to Dr. King.
Rainbow Dharma: Teachings and articles for, about, and by LGBTIQ Buddhists
Everyone struggles with questions about identity. For LGBTIQ people, those questions can be more pressing. We look at how Buddhist wisdom can help.
Can I Be Happy If My Child Is Not?
Sylvia Boorstein answers a reader’s question about how to be happy when her children are not.
How to Love Donald Trump — Even If You Don’t Like Him
Zen chaplain Phyllis Coletta ran her husband's Congressional Tea Party campaign. In doing so, she was reminded of the power of loving unconditionally.
Dalai Lama calls for action on climate change
On October 20th the Dalai Lama issued a special video message calling for action on climate change at COP21, highlighting the situation in Tibet.
Kristin Neff’s Three Steps for Self-Compassion, Illustrated
Graphic recorder Johnine Byrne created this wonderful graphic recording of Kristin Neff's three steps for self-compassion.