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Openly gay Thai Buddhist monk concerns censors after TV appearance
One of Thailand’s only openly gay Buddhist monks who has been willing to discuss his life and choices publicly was censored.
The Distortions We Bring To The Study of Buddhism
Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse calls on Westerners to acknowledge the distortions we may bring to the study of Buddhism—through our cultural arrogance, the deceit of ego, and simple ignorance. The successful transplant of such a subtle and challenging practice as Buddhism, he says, depends on thorough study and clear recognition of our habitual patterns.
ACLU warns of “religious coercion” in Tennessee bill; Buddhist man in Texas alleges he was fired for refusing to disseminate Bible verses
ACLU is objecting to a Tennessee bill that would allow students in that state to be subjected to unwanted proselytizing in school settings.
Global economics: what would Buddha do?
Can we imagine a Buddhist model for economic organization?
Dalai Lama to Larry King: Same sex marriage OK
The Dalai Lama has no problem with same sex marriage, saying such matters are more the business of government and consenting adults.
Losing Katherine
Katherine was the sort of person who might suddenly ask, “How do you know love?” Natalie Goldberg recounts what she learned from this friend.
Empty Graves & Empty Boats
At her grandfather’s grave, Rachel Neumann’s anger erupted, but who was there to yell at in those long-buried remains?
About a Poem: Ruth Ozeki on Ono no Komachi
How do we remember a woman’s life? Can we piece her together from a few lines of poetry?
The Bearable Lightness of Being
When we honor life but don’t make it a big deal, we become more joyous. The fancy name for that, says Pema Chödrön, is enlightenment.
Pema Chödrön on 4 Keys to Waking Up
As Ani Pema Chödrön sees it, walking the walk is about being genuine; that is, not being a fake spiritual person.
What’s Your Retreat Password?
Disentangling from the modern world to go on a meditation retreat, says author Anne Cushman, can be a little complicated.
Hesse’s “Siddhartha” still inspires, in unexpected ways
Nearly 70 years after earning Herman Hesse the Pulitzer Prize for Literature, his novel Siddhartha continues to provide inspiration.
The Buddha and the swarm of minutiae: provocative new artwork by Gonkar Gyatso on display at the Met
The Buddha and the swarm of minutiae: provocative new artwork by Gonkar Gyatso on display at the Met.
Reviews: Buddhism — A to Z
Rory Lindsay reviews "The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism" by Robert E. Buswell Jr. and Donald S. Lopez Jr.
Reviews: What did the Buddha really teach?
Rite M. Gross reviews "The Bodhisattva Ideal: Essays on the Emergence of Mahayana", edited by Bhikkhu Nyanatushita.
Book Briefs – Spring 2014
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Spring 2014 issue of Buddhadharma magazine.
Zen teacher recalls Ellie Krug, her student who transitioned genders
An addition to Ellen Krug's "Coming Home: A Buddhist Transitions Genders," from Zuiko Redding, the teacher Ellen found so helpful.
This issue’s Editorial: “Buddha’s Daughters”
Andrea Miller on why the March 2014 Shambhala Sun magazine shouldn't be considered particularly special.
Making the Buddhist practice of “life release” more environmentally sound: A birder’s view
Konchog Norbu looks into how Buddhists are making the Buddhist practice of "life release" more environmentally sound.
Buddhist sixth grader allegedly told to “change his religion” by Louisiana public school officials (updated)
Buddhist sixth grader allegedly told to "change his religion" by Louisiana public school officials.