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We Will Come Back for You
Not so long ago their own families were held in camps like these. That’s why Japanese American Buddhists like Satsuki Ina will keep coming back until the tragedy on America’s southern border ends.
How AI Really Threatens Us
Artificial intelligence doesn’t need a mind of its own to threaten our freedom. All it needs are flawed human minds behind it. That’s why ethical standards are so important, says AI scientist and Buddhist teacher Nikki Mirghafori.
Listen as Laurie Anderson gives voice to “Songs from the Bardo”
Musician and visual artist Laurie Anderson has lent her voice to perhaps her most outwardly Buddhism-influenced project yet.
The World’s Most Peaceful Religion?
Matthew Gindin reviews "If You Meet the Buddha On the Road: Buddhism, Politics and Violence" by Michael Jerryson.
Meet the Blue Dragon
John Tarrant shares what he feels is the most helpful message Buddhism can offer in the coming decades.
Commentary: We must address religious nationalism to prevent Buddhism from being perverted into a force for evil
Is the ethnic cleansing in Myanmar rooted in religion, or is it fundamentally a manifestation of secular right-wing nationalism? Khin Mai Aung looks at the role of Buddhism in Myanmar’s ongoing genocide.
It Takes a Village Zendo: Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara’s Search for Connection
A lifelong outsider, Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara leads a warm and engaged Zen community in New York’s Greenwich Village. Lindsay Kyte profiles one of Buddhism’s leading teachers.
What do Americans know about Buddhism? “Not much,” say most.
One-fifth of survey respondents incorrectly said that Buddhists believe in an “immortal soul,” and most said they don't personally know a Buddhist.
Billionaire donates $100 million to compassion research after conversation with Dalai Lama
The research will explore how to cultivate empathy and compassion in medical professionals.
InsightLA to hold first residential meditation retreat for transgender community
Creating Joy In Community, the first residential retreat for transgender people, welcomes members of the transgender, gender nonconforming, genderqueer, and non-binary community to join together and cultivate "trans joy."
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.