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Meet Our Bodhi Leaves Editorial Advisors
<em>Bodhi Leaves: The Asian American Buddhist Monthly</em> is shaped through the input of twenty Asian American Buddhist leaders who represent a variety of Buddhist traditions, ethnic backgrounds, and experiences. The <em>Bodhi Leaves</em> community is thankful for the insightful direction of these twenty editorial advisors.
Free “Dalai Lama Global Vision Summit” begins June 13
Our fourth annual Dalai Lama Global Vision Summit in partnership with Tibet House US focuses on learning to reconnect to our fundamental humanity, experience true happiness, and contribute to a more peaceful world.
Excerpt: Sangha of Boundless Life, by Jeff Wilson
An excerpt from Jeff Wilson's new book, "Living Nembutsu: Applying Shinran’s Radically Engaged Buddhism in Life and Society" — reviewed in the Summer 2023 issue of Buddhadharma.
Tara Verde: Siente su sabiduría y amor
Como buda femenina plenamente iluminada, Tara es la actualización de la compasión y la sabiduría. Meditar en ella, afirma Lama Palden Drolma, puede despertar nuestra propia naturaleza búdica.
Buddhist orgs are issuing warnings about AI deepfake videos
"Part of the content is even contrary to the teachings of Buddha dharma and may mislead and cause confusion among practitioners," one of the statements says.
What to Do When You Can’t Sleep
Meditation and mindfulness can help you get the shut-eye you need. Joseph Emet on how to feel more rested.
5 Breathing Meditations
From getting to sleep to completely waking up, these five breathing meditations offer practical and profound benefits.
How Mindfulness Can Help Ease Anxiety
Buddhist teacher Judy Lief explains the Buddha’s deep analysis of the roots of anxiety and shows how mindfulness can help us ease the suffering of an anxious mind.
Read the Lion’s Roar Foundation 2023 “Report to Our Community”
Lion’s Roar is delighted to announce that we have released our 2023 Report to Our Community. Our annual community report highlights the Lion’s Roar Foundation’s activities and accomplishments in 2023, introduces our board and staff, and gives an overview of financial results for the year.
How Mindfulness Leads to Enlightenment
Melvin McLeod on how Buddhism uses mindfulness to develop the wisdom that frees us from suffering.
How to Practice Homestyle Oryoki
Oryoki is the meditative way of eating practiced in Zen monasteries. Gesshin Claire Greenwood on how to bring the spirit of oryoki into our home kitchens — and feel more deeply nourished.
How Listening Becomes a Spiritual Practice
Everything and everyone are always teaching us the dharma, says Christian McEwen. We just have to know how to listen.
Who Was the Buddha?
The Buddha who lived 2,600 years ago was not a god. He was an ordinary person, named Siddhartha Gautama, whose teachings on enlightenment and the end of suffering became the basis of the world religion of Buddhism.
The Meditation Police
How can Buddhist centers manage gatekeeping volunteers that treat BIPOC practitioners with suspicion? John Mifsud offers some solutions.
Cuatro budistas comparten lo que el Vesak significa para ellos
Thomas Calobrisi, Lama Hun Lye, Mihiri Tillakaratne y Noel Alumit exploran el significado y las enseñanzas del Vesak, la festividad budista que conmemora el nacimiento, la muerte y la iluminación del Buda.
A Loving-Kindness Meditation to Heal Your Inner Child
Peggy Rowe Ward and Larry Ward on how to give the wounded child inside you the love and compassion they deserve.
4 Buddhists Share What Vesak Means to Them
Thomas Calobrisi, Lama Hun Lye, Mihiri Tillakaratne, and Noel Alumit explore the meaning and lessons of Vesak, the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the birth, death, and enlightenment of the Buddha.
Do I Have to Pick Just One Buddhist Tradition?
Rev. angel Kyodo williams addresses the challenge of sticking to one Buddhist tradition.
The Pure Land of Parkour
Take the leap, says An Tran. Discover that the cityscape is a place of bliss and wonder.
How to Drink a Mindful Cup of Tea
A cup of tea or coffee is a nice break. Drinking it mindfully is a real break. Joseph Emet teaches us this five-step practice.