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Drubwang Penor Rinpoche’s reincarnation announced by Palyul Monastery officials
Tibetan Buddhism’s Palyul lineage issued an announcement that the reincarnation of its 11th throneholder has been identified in Tibet.
Erica Chenoweth: This leading global thinker on peaceful resistance finds inner peace through Buddhist meditation
We might think that the only realistic way to upend intractable political oppression is through violent rebellion. Erica Chenoweth says no.
Demand for ivory by Buddhists a factor in unabated elephant poaching
The massacre of wild African elephants for the illegal ivory trade continues virtually unabated, according to a study released this week.
Karmapa urges Himalayan water responsibility at recent conference
The 17th Karmapa concluded an environmental conference with a strong call to recognize the importance of Tibet’s fragile Himalayan ecosphere.
Is Mindfulness Ethically Neutral?
Toni Bernhard discusses why she thinks Mindfulness should not be considered a passive practice.
Cambodian monks march to protect rainforest
Monks in Cambodia stood against the Cambodian government and foreign corporations plans to build a hydroelectric dam on the Areng River.
Be a Lamp Unto Yourself
The freedom that Buddhism offers can’t be found if you don’t ask questions—about the teachings, the teachers, and yourself. Larry Rosenberg on how to cultivate a spirit of inquiry, even skepticism, to illuminate your path.
Spirit Rock at Twenty-five
In 1975, three young Americans who had recently returned from years of meditation and study in Asia embarked on an experiment. Starting with the strict Vipassana meditation in which they were trained, Jack Kornfield, Joseph Goldstein, and Sharon Salzberg would teach dharma in the West as a collaboration among Buddhism’s different meditative traditions. It was…
What Makes Us Free?
Insight. Loving-kindness. Cultivating what’s wholesome. And making them real in our lives every day. These are what make us free, say Insight Meditation teachers Jack Kornfield and Joseph Goldstein, in a conversation at California’s Spirit Rock Meditation Center, moderated by Michelle Latvala.
Ram Dass: Being Here
Ram Dass has led a long life of loving and being loved: the patience, humor, and grace of one of our most influential spiritual figures.
The Tears I Shed Yesterday Have Become Rain
Thich Nhat Hanh personally knows how we all suffer. Yet, he teaches, every single one of us has the capacity to transform our suffering.
You Have the Buddha in You: An Interview with Thich Nhat Hanh
In this exclusive interview, Thich Nhat Hanh sheds light on a little-known Buddhist master, and explains how the Buddha is always teaching.
Life, Frame by Frame
Much of the time, life is like watching a movie: we suspend disbelief and lose ourselves in the story. On the bodhisattva path, we see through the illusion.<p class="intro">Much of the time, life is like watching a movie: we suspend disbelief and lose ourselves in the story. On the bodhisattva path, says <strong>Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche</strong>, we see the illusory nature of these appearances, and in doing so discover a boundless compassion.</p>
Commentary: I May Not Stay Here With You
As she receives ordination into the Soto Zen school of Buddhism, angel Kyodo williams reflects on her path to acceptance within this lineage.
Book Briefs Winter 2013
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Winter 2013 issue of Buddhadharma magazine.
Ground-breaking TV documentary series depicts realities of dying
Konchog Norbu reports on the new Showtime documentary series, Time of Death, to see how it approaches a difficult topic.
Open to openness: How Buddhism influenced the creative life of Philadelphia artist Doris Staffel
An obituary of Doris Staffel, one of the Philadelphia area’s most respected and beloved artists and teachers.
Video: “I’m that guy” — Mike Giant talks to Mass Appeal about meditation
In this fun and personal video for Mass Appeal, the artist Mike Giant talks about meditation's appeal and leads a simple Vipassana meditation.
Everything shimmering and golden — read Laurie Anderson’s beautiful public words for Lou Reed
Laurie Anderson's beautiful obituary for her late husband and partner, Lou Reed.
Folk legend Peter Yarrow uses Dalai Lama poem for new anti-bullying song
Japan has produced a song by folk legend Peter Yarrow, whose lyrics come from a unique source: a poem by the Dalai Lama.