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Heal the Wounds and Trauma
DaRa Williams, Devin Berry, Noliwe Alexander, and Rosetta Saunders share what they feels is the most helpful message Buddhism can offer in coming decades.
The Opportunities and Perils of Postmodern Dharma
Justin Whitaker reviews "American Dharma: Buddhism Beyond Modernity" by Ann Gleig.
Only Nirvana Is More Beautiful
Andrea Miller visits the ancient artistic wonder in India known as the Ajanta Caves.
The Dharma Was Built on These Bricks
Andrea Miller visits the ruins of Nalanda, the great university where much of what we know today as Buddhism was developed.
Buddhism’s Next 40 Years: What’s the Message?
In the first issue of our 40th anniversary series, we ask: what is Buddhism's most important message moving forward?
A Buddhist Perspective on Women’s Liberation
In January, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi gave this keynote address at a conference on "Buddhism and Women’s Liberation" in Bodhgaya, India.
Review: “Cinderella Liberator” by Rebecca Solnit
In 1892, a book was compiled of 345 versions of the Cinderella story and related tales. Now, from Rebecca Solnit—Zen Buddhist and acclaimed author of Men Explain Things to Me—comes the enlightened, feminist version for our time.
Tools to Wake Up and Grow Up
Krista Tippett shares what she feels is the most helpful message Buddhism can offer in the coming decades.
Let’s Just Call It Love
Jack Kornfield shares what he feels is the most helpful message Buddhism can offer in the coming decades.
You Already Have What You’re Looking For
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche shares what he feels is the most helpful message Buddhism can offer in the coming decades.
The Best of the Dalai Lama: Life, Quotes, Teachings, and Books
An introduction to the life and teachings of the Dalai Lama, teacher, educator, science enthusiast, and political leader.
Review: Becoming Nobody
Lion's Roar reviews the film "Becoming Nobody," directed by Jamie Catto, which tells the life story of spiritual teacher Ram Dass.
Our Beloved Enemies
Sylvia Boorstein shows us how, with practice, we can glimpse new ways of relating to loved ones, even when we’re stuck.
Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh awarded Luxembourg Peace Prize
Famed Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh was awarded the prize for “Outstanding Inner Peace.”
Do Buddhists believe in sin?
Do Buddhists believe in sin? We answer your questions about Buddhism and meditation.
Walking the Path on Water: Meditation in a Flotation Tank
Floating in a sensory deprivation tank can be a profound meditative experience, says Ryan N. Fitzpatrick. He explains why Buddhists might find this plunge into darkness illuminating.
Review: Call It Grace
In Call It Grace, Serene Jones offers a deeply personal reflection on her spiritual journey and what it means to connect with the divine.
How Do I Work with My Fear of Other People’s Anger?
You can’t stop people from being angry at you, advises Insight Meditation teacher Gina Sharpe, but you can change how it makes you feel.
Never Forget Is Now
“Never forget is now," is the slogan of Japanese Americans who see the injustice of WWII internment repeated in the detention of migrants today. Both are rooted, says Duncan Ryuken Williams, in the definition of who is an American and who is not.