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The Smoking Monk
Should Buddhists smoke? The fifth precept of Buddhism tells us to "refrain from taking intoxicants." This seems pretty clear.
From The Worst Horse’s Mouth: “What’s a Weeger?” / Getting caught up on the Uighur riots
In China's worst ethnic unrest in years, Uighurs took to the streets of Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang, on Sunday.
The best place to die
Where is the best place to die? Jesse Hiltz talks about the power of communal living and communal dying.
Miya Ando’s art: Harmony, respect, purity, tranquility
Miya Ando, an artist who works with steel canvas, talks with Claire Heisler about the spiritual practice that informs her art work.
How do you put compassion into action?
Punk rock. Divorce. Buddhism. Heidiminx explains how she developed her DIY approach to fixing the world.
In Times of War, Feed the Right Wolf
Marianne Elliott on how to continue our practice during times of violence, by nourishing hope and mindfulness.
Taking Mindfulness to the Mat
Applying the Buddha’s four foundations of mindfulness to hatha yoga asanas, says Frank Jude Boccio, can enrich practitioners’ experiences.
Books in Brief – July 2009
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the July 2009 issue of Lion's Roar magazine.
Barry Boyce’s The Mindful Society: The Contemplative Curriculum
We’re at the beginning of the development of a major new academic field, says Professor Harold Roth about Contemplative Studies.
Should Buddhists play the lottery?
Daniel Chan, of the Australian Chinese Buddhist Society, thinks so, and he's planning to for this week's record $90 million Oz Lotto draw.
Mount Wutai as World Heritage Site and what that means
Jesse Hiltz considers the definition of "heritage" after Mount Wutai receives a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.
For no mere mortal can resist…
Steve Silberman shares an anecdote about a Tibetan death ceremony.
Buddha = What?!?
Could you summarize each of the eight major world religions in 140 characters? Stephen Prothero can.
Shin Buddhism and the power of story
An excerpt from Shin teacher Kentetsu Takamori's new book Something You Forgot… Along the Way: Stories of Wisdom and Learning.
My Father’s Wisdom: A Father’s Day Reflection
Peter Bregman reflects on the great advice his father has passed on to him over the years.
In conversation: Lama Tsultrim Allione, Sarah Powers, and Shiva Rea
Sarah Powers, Shiva Rea, and Tsultrim Allione in conversation about the interface between yoga and Buddhism in America.
Iran: Compassion in Chaos
Steve Silberman reflects on a picture from the Iran elections of a protester helping a wounded riot policeman out of the crowd to safety:
A Japanese folktale: Yaichiro’s battle
Thersa Matsuura's debut collection of short stories, A Robe of Feathers, is a darkly insightful look at how myth and reality can blur.
Jetsunma Akhon Lhamo turns music into empowerment
Jetsunma Akhon Lhamo is not just known as the incarnation of Padmasambhava’s spiritual consort – she's also in the music industry.
Q&A: Julia Cameron on Faith and Will
Andrea Miller talks to Julia Cameron about her new book, Faith and Will, as well as about her classic bestseller, The Artist's Way.