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East Bay Meditation Center’s holding Power to the Planet fundraiser
East Bay Meditation Center is holding a fundraiser in Oakland on October 23 2015 called Power to the Planet.
You’re invited to sign “A Buddhist Declaration on Climate Change”
The declarations represents a global Buddhist statement.
Neuroscience and Buddhism converging on the inconstant self
An increasing number of scientific researchers are referencing and drawing on Buddhism in their studies, especially in the field of neuroscience.
Watch Sharon Salzberg’s “Bubble Meditation”
In this sweet video, meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg teaches how to do "bubble meditation."
Buddhist artist creates anti-war installation in Brooklyn
Bettina WitteVeen's art installation "When We Were Soldiers… once and young" runs from Sept 19 to Oct 24 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Hospital.
A Story About Language
Boy, who is mere days away from his fifth birthday, begins to throw a tantrum in the library.
Artist Meredith Monk receives the 2014 National Medal of Arts [Video]
The 2014 National Medal of Arts has been awarded to Buddhist artist Meredith Monk, "for her contributions as a composer, singer, and performer."
Why Is It Important to Give up Attachment?
Jack Kornfield said it really well in a recent tweet: “Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well.”
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.