The Mindful Society: The Kindest Thing You Can Do

From the July 2012 issue, Barry Boyce's Mindful Society column profiles Susan Bauer-Wu, who uses mindful diagnosis in her medical practice.

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Glimpses of Mahayana

The Mahayana Buddhist path is a way of expanding, and the Mahayana teacher, the spiritual friend, acts as the entrance to that journey.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama comments on the death of Adam Yauch

Adam had helped us raise awareness of the plight of the Tibetan people and he will be remembered by His Holiness and the Tibetan people.

Video: An update on “Reactor,” a film about life after Japan’s nuclear disaster

Activist and Buddhist/yoga teacher Michael Stone crowdfunded a short film called Reactor, about Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.

Occupy: Bringing mindfulness and activism together

The Occupy Wall Street movement is holding protests and strikes today to commemorate International Workers' Day.

Buddhism and photography: What’s the connection?

When we think of Buddhism and art, we might think of ancient paintings, not modern photography. Andy Karr and Michael Wood discuss their art.

From The Under 35 Project: “Fame in My Brain”

The Under 35 Project, original writings by younger Buddhist practitioners, gives us Sarah Jackson’s funny and honest “Fame in My Brain. ”

Book Briefs Winter 2012

Brief summaries of Buddhist books from Winter 2012, reviewed by Michael Sheehy.

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From The Under 35 Project: “The Dharma of Desire”

The newest Under 35 Project, which gathers original writings by younger Buddhist practitioners, is Rebecca Jamieson's "The Dharma of Desire".

Embrace Change: Stan Goldberg on “When You Can’t Let Go”

A reflection from Stan Goldberg, who has published in the areas of learning, change, loss, and end of life issues for more than 25 years.

The Buddhist’s Vonnegut?

Greg Sumner reflects on the Buddhist themes in Kurt Vonnegut's writings, fixating on his phrase: If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is.

Standing meditation: A less risky alternative

That person in your office who only works at a standing desk? Seems they may be onto something.

Embrace Change: In the Struggle with Chronic Illness, Love and Kindness Can Thrive

On our theme of embracing change, it's time to share this poignant and helpful reflection from author and change consultant Susan Quinn.

The Teacher-Student Relationship

Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche on how our relationship with the teacher evolves in the three vehicles of Buddhism.

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This Morning – Embrace Change

Embrace Change: leading Buddhist teachers and writers offer stories, teachings, and meditations to help us embrace the change in our lives.

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Bon Voyage – Embrace Change

Embrace Change: leading Buddhist teachers and writers offer stories, teachings, and meditations to help us embrace the change in our lives.

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How Many Copies? – Embrace Change

Embrace Change: leading Buddhist teachers and writers offer stories, teachings, and meditations to help us embrace the change in our lives.

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Where Is the True Place? – Embrace Change

Embrace Change: leading Buddhist teachers and writers offer stories, teachings, and meditations to help us embrace the change in our lives.

The ABC's of teaching children about mindfulness

A Real Education

In the May 2012 issue of Lion's Roar, Barry Boyce's Mindful Society column explores how mindfulness is being used in children's education.

The Beautiful Energy of Thoughts

Thoughts can make meditation a challenge. Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche tells us how we can experience thoughts as freedom, not imprisonment.