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Stillness in Action: Reflections on Dag Hammarskjöld
The late Dag Hammarskjöld, Secretary-General of the United Nations, was both a deeply spiritual person and a highly effective diplomat.
Editorial: Welcome to the Big Tent
Associate Editor Rod Meade Sperry's editorial introduction of the November 2013 issue of Lion's Roar magazine.
Death and hallucination color new work by Chinese artist Zhang Huan after life-altering Tibet trip
A look into Zhang Huan's new oil painting series, which explores Buddhism and death rituals.
The Dalai Lama and Aung Sang Suu Kyi meet together in Prague, praise Vaclav Havel at human rights conference
The Dalai Lama and Aung Sang Suu Kyi meet together in Prague, praise Vaclav Havel at human rights conference.
About a Poem: Naomi Shihab Nye on Rosemary Catacalos’ “Homesteaders”
About a Poem: Naomi Shihab Nye analyzes Rosemary Catacalos' poem, "Homesteaders".
Why Is America So Angry?
When the guy driving the late-model Volvo with a “War Is Not the Answer” bumper sticker gave me the finger, I knew America had taken a wrong turn.
A Beautiful Wish (You Are the Sun…)
Our deepest and most beautiful wish is to become a better person. Just follow the wanting itself, says Zen teacher John Tarrant. That is the gate.
New to the Under 35 Project: “Mindfully Moving Through Pain”
From the Under 35 Project, Scott Lillico shares a short piece on mindfulness, spirituality and reflections on dealing with pain.
Remembering meditation teacher Toni Packer (1927 – 2013)
Springwater Center founder and meditation teacher Toni Packer died peacefully in hospice in Mount Morris, New York. She was 86 years old.
Cartoonist Dan Piraro asks, “What do we want?”
Here's the latest from Dan Piraro, the brilliantly warped mind behind the great comics feature, Bizarro.
Neuroscience and meditation: Take as good care of your brain as you do your body.
Josh Korda asks: why would someone who exercises choose not to meditate? Good question!
Dorsky Museum presents “Anonymous,” an exhibit of contemporary Tibetan art
A rare exhibit of contemporary Tibetan art is on display now at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, at the State University of New York.
Luminous: Miya Ando’s Prayer Flags
Miya Ando, a New York based artist who is the descendant of a samurai sword maker, has donated a series of plate paintings to The Tibetan Nuns Project.
Rules to Live By
Doing the right thing doesn’t always mean following the rules, says Edward Brown. He only wishes he had known that years ago.
Book Briefs Fall 2013
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Fall 2013 issue of Buddhadharma magazine.
Calligraphic Meditation: The Mindful Art of Thich Nhat Hanh is coming to New York this September; Take a look here
A look into the first-ever U.S. exhibit of Thich Nhat Hanh's meditative calligraphy.
The Last Embrace: The Dalai Lama blesses a dying man
In this moving rembembrance, Elaine Mansfield recalls when His Holiness and her husband made a very meaningful connection
Opening Up to a Flash Flood of Sorrow
At certain moments, says author and change consultant Susan Quinn, meditation practice catches her by surprise.
Good Friends – an excerpt from Geri Larkin’s new book, Close to the Ground
Nobody seems to talk about this or how much it can hurt, when we lose a best friend, by the simple withdrawal of their friendship.
Rinzai-ji community issues response to reports of misconduct
The Rinzai-ji community is addressing reports of sexual misconduct involving its teacher Joshu Sasaki Roshi.