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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.
Your Dissatisfaction is Good News
Carolyn Rose Gimian explains why the experience of dissatisfaction — which the Rolling Stones so aptly described — might be just what we need.
How to Mind Your Feelings
While we can’t control when we feel anger or fear—or how strongly—we can gain some control over what we do while in their grip.
Buddhist Churches of America to host discussion on Shin & LGBTQ
On Saturday, June 27, Buddhist Churches of America is presenting a half-day seminar on LGBTQ in Shin Buddhism.
Another Black Mark
“No, Mama, no! I going draw on the couch!” When "Burmese Lessons" author Karen Connelly loses her cool in a battle of wills with her three-year-old, she learns valuable lessons about mindful parenting.
George Takei on ‘Being Gay, Being Buddhist’
The actor, author, and undisputed King of Social Media George Takei reflects on his fascinating personal history
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.