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Photos and letter emerge from Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche’s ascetic retreat
The Tibetan Buddhist world was abuzz Friday with the sudden appearance on Facebook of images of (maybe) Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.
Korean classical innovator Jin Hi Kim to perform multi-media “Digital Buddha” at the Met (Video)
Jin Hi Kim has an upcoming performance of Digital Buddha January 31 at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Followup: Hopeful signs in reducing Chinese consumption of illegal ivory
Some welcome news has surfaced from China about measures to shut down ivory smuggling and change its citizens’ attitude toward ivory.
Why I Do Metta
Janice Lynne Lundy shares her perspective on the practice of loving-kindness – why she loves it, and why it goes with her everywhere.
One Mind documentary to explore Chan Buddhist life in southern China
Filmmaker Edward Burger has announced a new project to look into the contemporary life of one of China’s most ancient Chan monasteries.
Let’s Be Honest
Pema Chödrön and Dzigar Kongtrül—a student and her teacher—talk straight about honesty, self-deception, and why the difference is the key to the dharma.
We Naturally Know What to Give — Jan Chozen Bays on Joyful Giving
Jan Chozen Bays's contribution to the “Joyful Giving” feature, looking at why generosity is the starting place of all the virtues.
Macaroni Art — Karen Maezen Miller on Joyful Giving
Karen Maezen Miller looks at why generosity is the starting place of all the virtues.
Father of Sandy Hook shooting victim asks Thich Nhat Hanh how to prevent such tragedies in the future
Father of Sandy Hook shooting victim asks Thich Nhat Hanh how to prevent such tragedies in the future.
The Joy of Falling: Skiing as Meditation
Melvin McLeod shares a little piece he wrote for the July 2013 "Body" issue on skiing as a practice of fearlessness and trust.
Why great leaders are spiritual
On a day we honor Nelson Mandela, surely we are also pondering what makes leaders great.
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.
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.
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.