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Wise Heart: A profile of Jack Kornfield
Jack Kornfield's brilliant synthesis of deep Buddhist practice and modern psychological insight has made him one of the most influential spiritual teachers of our time.
Afghanistan’s giant Buddhas rise again with 3D light projection
Fourteen years after the massive statues were destroyed by the Taliban, artists have animated the Buddhas with 3D light projection technology.
Reflections on “Seven Wise Women in the Charnel Ground”
Bonnie Myotai Treace on themes and of impermanence and enlightenment in the ninth century Chinese story, "Seven Wise Women in the Charnel Ground."
Charlotte models mindful breathing for kids
Charlotte and the Quiet Place is a forthcoming children's book about personal discovery that features beautiful watercolor illustrations.
15 classic Buddhism-and-advertising collisions
Following Don Draper's meditation-based epiphany in the finale of "Mad Men," 14 examples of meditation and commerce colliding.
Finding Your Buffalo
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche says searching for happiness and enlightenment outside of yourself is a sure way to never find it.
Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail on trauma, sexuality, and Buddhism
Buddy Nielsen, founding singer of Senses Fail, tells Lion's Roar how his Buddhist practice is helping him come to terms with his traumatic past.
After the Plane Crash
Allan Lokos marvels at the despair, the joy, and the healing process that he and his wife experienced after surviving a horrific airplane crash.
Find salivation at NYC’s “Foodhist” temple
UNIX Gallery in Manhattan opened a Buddhist-style temple that venerates, cake, pizza, sushi, and bacon.
Was Yoda based on this Buddhist master?
A Buddhist scholar says George Lucas met this Tibetan Buddhist rinpoche and used him as the model for Yoda.
The Jedi Way is the Dharma Way
The trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has just been released (watch it here), and to celebrate, we're sharing an excerpt from Matthew Bortolin's book, The Dharma of Star Wars.
Do We Have to Talk About Ethics?
The subject of Buddhist ethics usually brings up negative reactions, but Ethan Nichtern proposes a better way forward.
Pema Chödrön: join me in practicing tonglen for Nepal
Pema Chödrön has joined a number of other Buddhist figures in addressing the suffering in Nepal.
You know that photo of “100,000 monks praying for world peace”?
You may have seen this photo (or others like it) going around, with a note that it depicts 100,000 Burmese -- or, 100,000 Nepali -- monks praying for world peace.
Illustrating genuine nature
Tomi Um’s first editorial illustration was for Lion's Roar in 2009. Since then, she's worked for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and TIME.
6 great Buddhist books for kids
Buddhadharma editor Tynette Deveaux has son who, over the years, has enjoyed many great bedtime stories.
Buddhism and Unitarian Universalism: What’s the connection?
Unitarian Universalism (UU) — an offshoot of Christianity — has a long, friendly history with Buddhism. Many people identify with Buddhism as well as UU.
The Vomit of a Mad Tyger: Allen Ginsberg tells his spiritual story
The spiritual autobiography of Allen Ginsberg, narrating his journey from Blake to the Buddha.
The Heart of the Buddha
Forget all the fancy meditation practices, says His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the real heart of Buddhism is complete commitment to others.
Michael Imperioli talks Buddhism and The Sopranos
In a new interview with comedian Marc Maron on Maron's famous WTF podcast, the multitalented Michael Imperioli gets personal.