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How can a Buddhist strive to “save all beings” without inflating their ego?
Rebecca Li, Kakumyo Lowe-Charde, and Myokei Caine-Barrett answer the question "How can one practice for the sake of all beings without inflating their ego?"
Review: “Divine Gardens”
We review "Divine Gardens" by Mayumi Oda and The San Francisco Zen Center.
How could meditation feel peaceful after a mass shooting?
Colin Beavan, a senior teacher in the Kwan Um School of Zen, looks at the meaning of meditation in light of unbearable tragedy.
Two Practices for Times of Tragedy
Tibetan Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön and Zen teacher Bernie Glassman offer three-step meditations to help work with tragedy.
Review: “Long Strange Journey”
We review "Long Strange Journey: On Modern Zen, Zen Art, and Other Predicaments" by Gregory P. A. Levine.
Watch this viral video of a Zen priest singing the “Heart Sutra” with acoustic backing
A video of the Japanese band Kissaquo reciting the "Heart Sutra" has gone viral, collecting nearly a million views.
The Four Healing Powers Of Mind
The key to health and happiness, says Tulku Thondup, is a mind that is peaceful and positive. This respected Buddhist teacher and author offers insights and meditations to help us access the natural healing power of mind.
Review: “Zen Camera”
We review 'Zen Camera: Creative Awakening with a Daily Practice in Photography" by David Ulrich.
The Bodhisattva Path of Mahayana Buddhism
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche on the bodhisattva path of Mahayana Buddhism.
Harold Ramis didn’t intend “Groundhog Day” to be Buddhist, but it’s a dharma classic
Harold Ramis created an underground Buddhist classic with Groundhog Day. After a chance meeting, Perry Garfinkel ventures to find out what makes him tick.
Study Suggests Tibetan Buddhist Monastics Have an Above-average Fear of Death
In a study, researchers were surprised to find that Tibetan monks and nuns in showed much more fear of death than other participants.
The Buddhist Recovery Approach to Addiction
Valerie Mason-John talks to Lion's Roar's Rod Meade Sperry about the Buddhist Recovery approach to contending with addiction.
Review: “The Pure Joy of Being”
We review "The Pure Joy of Being: An Illustrated Introduction to the Story of the Buddha and the Practice of Meditation" by Fabrice Midal.
Building a Better Self?
It sounds like a good thing to do, but psychiatrist and Buddhist teacher Mark Epstein says you should resist ego’s endless demands for self-improvement.
Donkey Dharma
Give him five minutes and Mark Meyers, the Buddhist founder of Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue, can make anyone fall in love with the oft-ignored animal.
Dena Merriam: “We Need an Evolution in Consciousness”
A significant shift is needed, says Dena Merriam of the Contemplative Alliance, "and for that shift to take place we need a growth in consciousness."
Facing Yourself
You are a warrior when you have the bravery to face who you are, without fear, embarassment, or denial. This warriorship is the basis of the spiritual path.
Ursula K. Le Guin on Housman’s Classic Poem “From Far”
Ursula K. Le Guin unpacks the rhythm and wisdom of A.E. Housman's classic poetry.
You Can’t Fail at Meditation
Dan Harris gets the inside story on mindfulness and compassion from Buddhist teachers Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg, and Mark Epstein.
How to Meditate Every Day — Even if You Would Rather Be Thrown into a Shark-Infested Ocean
Diane Winston sympathizes with those who struggle to sit every day, and gives ten suggestions for having a regular daily practice.