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Whose Book of the Dead?
A review of "The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Biography" by Donald S. Lopez Jr.
Thoughts from the Newark Peace Education Summit
Alicia Fordham shares moments and reflections from her visit to the landmark three-day event, the Newark Peace Education Summit.
Do science and Buddhism agree on the idea of character?
Alan Brush finds a scientific discussion of "character" that closely parallels the Buddhist conception of aggregates.
One mom’s key to meditating with baby? Lowering the bar
New mom Diana Winston "desperately wanted" her ideas about meditation with her baby to work. Here she shares her most successful experiments.
We Need Action and Reflection
Kyo Maclear discusses how we might find relief and perspective when such a crisis seems to take over the news, and, for many of us, our minds.
The Dalai Lama on the death of Osama bin Laden: What did he say?
The Dalai Lama's office is seeking to clarify His Holiness's comments on the death of Osama bin Laden.
Osama bin Laden’s death: Reactions from a Buddhist or mindful perspective
A series of Buddhist perspectives and reactions in the wake of Osama bin Laden's death.
Too Much Information: Kyo Maclear on being stuck between Zen and CNN after Japan’s disaster
Visual arts writer and novelist Kyo Maclear shares her experiences of trying to make sense of the news of Japan’s disaster last month.
After a theft, author Brian Haycock considers “Letting it Go”
He may write noir, but that doesn't mean author Brian Haycock is comfortable with the reality of crime – especially when it happens to him.
My Reincarnation to have sneak preview at NYC’s Rubin Museum
The Rubin Museum will be presenting a preview of the film My Reincarnation, "an epic documentary on Dzogchen master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu."
Open letter to Dennis Genpo Merzel signed by sixty-six Zen teachers
Zen teachers have issued and signed the following open letter to Genpo Merzel. Also his own personal statement.
Marguerite Manteau-Rao on “The Strength to Bear”
Marguerite Manteau-Rao's thoughts on how the process of liberating herself "has been made possible by a steady practice of meditation,".
A visit to the Chan Meditation Center in New York
Tynette Deveaux, editor of Buddhadharma, profiles the Chan Meditation Center in Queens, NY, founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen.
Three Kinds of Dukkha Explained
Toni Bernhard discusses suffering as it is understood in Buddhism. She introduces three kinds of dukkha and then a helpful practice for working with these.
Hush Puppy
Training her mind, training her dog. Mary Rose O’Reilley on the pleasures and pitfalls of learning to sit without barking.
A Way of Seeing
The practice of contemplative photography, say Andy Karr and Michael Wood, doesn’t just change the way we take pictures. It changes our view.
Newark Peace Education Summit: The Power of Nonviolence
The Dalai Lama tops the marquee at the Newark Peace Education Summit conference in New Jersey.
Real Happiness
Renowned Buddhist teacher Sharon Salzberg explores the myriad benefits of meditation.
Freeing the Body and Mind by Connecting Yoga and Buddhism
How can we use the body to study the mind, and work with the mind through the body? Michael Stone connects the practice of Yoga and Buddhism.