Conversations from Wisdom 2.0, Part 1: “Mind Deep” blogger Marguerite Manteau-Rao (Video)

Rod Meade Sperry connects with Marguerite Manteau-Rao, the blogger behind Mind Deep, at the Wisdom 2.0 conference.

The Earth trembles Down Under

Lion's Roar "Earth Dharma" blogger Jill S. Schneiderman on the earthquake in New Zealand.

Interview: Sharon Salzberg talks happiness, possibility, Twitter, and more with Danny Fisher

Danny Fisher and Sharon Salzberg discuss mindful twitter, happiness and more.

Arizona seeks to keep karma out of its courts?

Rod Meade Sperry investigates the new Arizona law that seeks to keep religious sectarian laws out of its courts, and how that includes karma.

Book Briefs – Spring 2011

Brief summaries of Buddhist books from Spring 2011.

Food for Thought: Exercising the compassion muscle

Jill S. Schneiderman discusses Jonathan Safran Foer's thesis in Eating Animals, where he argues that vegetarianism is a compassionate choice.

Remembering Darlene Cohen

Friend, author and Zen priest and author Darlene Cohen has died, whose work focused on helping people with chronic pain.

Updated: Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch: “Reports of my being totally cancer free are exaggerated”

As we'd reported here earlier, Adam Yauch (aka MCA) of the Beastie Boys has been battling cancer, in the form of a tumor on his parotid gland.

Lessons from an old copy of “Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind”

Shunyru Suzuki's book Zen Mind Beginner's Mind has been leading people onto the path of meditation for forty years now. Here, Shambhala Sun friend and contributor Steve Silberman shares an intimate glimpse, via beautiful photos, of his personal copy of Suzuki's book, which continues to teach him after all these years.

Holding a flower.

The Lessons of Gratitude

From Thanissaro Bhikkhu, abbot of the Metta Forest Monastery, comes a new teaching about what the historical Buddha taught about gratitude.

The WikiLeaks Dalai Lama report

WikiLeaks reveals that the Dalai Lama told US diplomats to prioritize climate change rather than politics in Tibet.

Frozen Yoga and McMindfulness: Miles Neale on the mainstreaming of contemplative religious practices

Danny Fisher in conversation with Buddhist psychotherapist and meditation teacher Miles Neale about the mainstreaming of mindfulness.

Writer/filmmaker Velcrow Ripper on “Love In A Time of Climate Crisis”

Velcrow Ripper has been working on a timely new film called Evolve Love. He presents a piece about the film's subject – the climate crisis.

Dana Wiki and the Future of American Buddhism: Danny Fisher interviews Joshua Eaton

Danny Fisher interviews Joshua Eaton, author and creator of Dana Wiki, an online resource for Buddhist community service.

All religions preach it

The Golden Rule

All religions preach it, we’re all taught it, but how many of us live it? Karen Armstrong argues that living the Golden Rule is the key.

Touch of Grey

There is a sacred dimension to growing old. In the face of aging and dying, we can call upon practice to sustain and inspire us.

Inner-City Inner Peace

Barry Boyce reports on the Holistic Life Foundation, whose programs aim to reach underprivileged kids and teach them mindfulness techniques.

Welcome to Wedgwood

Charles Johnson’s new neighbors had hardly settled in when all hell broke loose — or so it seemed.

Bird Songs

Andrea Miller reviews "Zen Birding" by David M. White and Susan M. Guyette.

The Charter for Compassion

The call to action that is inspiring people around the world to campaign for a more compassionate global community.