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Thich Nhat Hanh speaks first words after stroke
New statement highlights different aspects of treatment and how Thich Nhat Hanh is responding. He's even spoken his first post-stroke words.
What does a mean animal look like?
On the first day of school, Bethany Saltzman's daughter shows mommy what it means to be a Buddhist parent.
How we see time
The way we view time can cause us to either struggle or to live lightly. Ken Jones shows us that by seeing things as they are we can be spacious.
Rent for Living on the Planet
Kate Johnson offers young New Yorkers the tools and community she could have used when she was young.
Wise Fools
Honesty. Insight. Outside-the-box thinking. Today’s great comedians may not know much about Buddhism, but they practice some of its core principles.
How to Foster Equanimity: Sit Like a Mountain
Sharon Salzberg teaches on why equanimity is important, and how to foster it.
Let’s Talk: A Family Affair
Sumi Loundon Kim presents a new model for family-centered dharma communities.
Study finds Buddhism is the least homonegative religion
Research in the Journal of Homosexuality says that, of all major religions, Buddhists are the least averse to LGBT lifestyles.
Three questions to ask yourself to foster emotional awareness
In this teaching by Ken Jones, the Buddhist teacher and poet gives practical guidance on how to we can develop a positive response to our misfortunes.
Actor Michelle Yeoh blends Buddhism & activism
While on a project to bring relief to flood-struck Ladakh, actor Michelle Yeoh stopped to talk about how Buddhism inspires her activism.
Buddhist activist Ken Jones dies
Buddhist activist, poet, teacher and author Ken Jones (1930-2015) passed away on August 2 2015.
Watch as Sharon Salzberg teaches “Street Loving-kindness”
In this new video, meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg shows how to bring the mind of loving-kindness to the fore.
When Deadpool was “Zenpool”
Despite his penchant for gleeful violence, even Deadpool lived a life of non-violence for a time.
A music-appreciation lesson from the Dalai Lama
Watch a very sweet video-clip from the Dalai Lama's birthday celebrations earlier this month.
Meet a Teacher: Sylvia Boorstein
When I graduated from Barnard in 1956, I’d already been married for a year and was pregnant with my son Michael. I went back to school eight years and three children later to earn a Masters in social welfare and a Ph.D in psychology. I became a psychotherapist and yoga teacher. I met Jack Kornfield…
Anne Waldman receives Lifetime Achievement Award
The poet Anne Waldman has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in this year's American Book Awards.
Trulshik Rinpoche’s successor recognized
A boy born in Nepal has been recognized as the reincarnation of Trulshik Rinpoche (1924-2011), one of the seniormost lamas in Tibetan Buddhism.
Tenth Traleg Rinpoche located, recognized
The successor of Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche, who died in 2012, has been officially recognized by Thrangu Monastery Tibet.
Ocean, Meet Boy
As we moved from Japan to Nova Scotia, we found ourselves in Hawaii, a place that is a world entirely without category for our kids.