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Why Bernie Glassman keeps going back to Auschwitz
Every year since 1994, Bernie Glassman and the Zen Peacemakers have traveled to Auschwitz-Birkenau for a Bearing Witness Retreat.
Every Day a Reprieve
Josh Korda knows he is not cured—and he never will be—but through honesty and diligence he enjoys a daily reprieve from depression and addiction.
You Don’t Have to Know
John Tarrant discovered that not knowing is the best—and maybe the only possible—response to suffering.
Books in Brief March 2013
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the March 2013 issue of Lion's Roar.
Mind Training for Today
Norman Fischer on why 52 sayings formulated almost a thousand years ago are more relevant than ever.
The Best Place
Rick Bass showed Scott the best places, the secret places, of Montana’s remote Yaak Valley. Together, they fought to protect the wilderness.
What’s Your Verdict?
Recognizing the judgments we all pass on ourselves, says Bonnie Friedman, is the first step to freedom.
About a Poem: Roger Housden on Ellen Bass’ “If You Knew”
About a Poem: Roger Housden analyzes Ellen Bass’ poem “If You Knew”, from the March 2013 issue of Lion's Roar.
This Whole World is a Poem
This oriole, this friend, this daughter, this fox—Michael Sowder on all the poems that are just waiting for us to write them down.
Buddhadharma Book Reviews March 2013: From the Editor’s Desk
In this installment of From the Editor's Desk, Review Editor Michael Sheehy looks at new books from Vajrayana, Korean poetry, and more.
Why you should take Andrew Sullivan’s Buddhism-and-sex “Dish” with a grain of salt
Are Buddhists hornier, or at least more promiscuous, than other religious groups?
Q&A: Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan talks music, depression, Adam Yauch, Buddhism, and Christianity
The Smashing Pumpkins founder and frontman Billy Corgan talks about where his music and spirituality has taken him, and where they lead.
From The Under 35 Project: “How May I Help You?
Sophia Aguiñaga transforms the wear and tear of customer service into compassion and love for both the worker and the customers being served.
The No-Escape Button
Rather than try to escape from painful feelings, Alixa Doom started practicing tonglen at her job at a psychiatric hospital.
Confessions of a Zen Novelist
When bestselling author Ruth Ozeki becomes a Zen priest, she finds out Zen and novel writing do not easily go hand in hand.
Take a Hard Look
You might not think your practice has selfish motivations, says Bardor Tulku, but if you take a close look, you may be surprised by what you find.
From The Under 35 Project: “Life Before Death”
Jennifer Horton explains how meditation helped her transform her fear of dying into the aspiration to wake up and really live.
Serving Others, Transforming Ourselves
Frank Ostaseski reviews "Buddhist Care for the Dying and Bereaved" and "The Arts of Contemplative Care", two books about Buddhist hospice.
A Bow to Women’s Wisdom
Steven Heines reviews "Receiving the Marrow Teachings on Dogen by Soto Zen Women Priests", edited by Eido Frances Carney.
Book Briefs – Spring 2013
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Spring 2013 issue of Buddhadharma, reviewed by Michael Sheehy.