Archives: LR Articles
Book Briefs (Summer 2012)
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Summer 2012 issue of Buddhadharma.
An Ambitious and Unorthodox Pioneer
Review of "White Lama: The Life of Tantric Yogi Theos Bernard, Tibet’s Lost Emissary to the New World", by Douglas Veenhof.
Pulling Strings
Sangye Khandro fondly remembers translating for Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, a quintessential Dzogchen master of modern times.
Why the Wheel Turns Three Times
A buddha is someone who sees the way things really are. When we see the way things really are, we see that we are all interdependent.
Shambhala Publications acquires Snow Lion
Shambhala Publications has announced that Tibetan Buddhist publisher Snow Lion Publications is "a part of the Shambhala Publications family."
From The Under 35 Project: How not to tell a colleague to **** off
A new piece from the Under 35 Project, in which Sarah Maynard tries to be more patient with a disagreeable coworker.
The Power of Self-Reflection
Transforming society, says Sakyong Mipham, begins with the simple act of contemplating our basic goodness and reflecting on how we really feel about ourselves.
I Want To Be… Loving
We all want to be loved, yes, but our most heartfelt wish is to love, deeply and universally. If this seems like an unreachable ideal, says Thanissaro Bhikkhu, the place to start—and often the most skillful response—is the simple attitude of goodwill.
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.
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.
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.