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Bhikkhu Bodhi: Solidarity as Compassion
Sam Littlefair caught up with Bhikkhu Bodhi to discuss how Buddhists can take action on issues of public concern together.
We’re All Different: Musician Glenn Copeland on his journey as a Black, Buddhist, transgender artist
Finding my practice was the single most important thing in my life, says Glenn Copeland, one of Canada's musical greats.
How the Three Jewels Healed My Heart After Abuse
In the midst of an abusive relationship, Buddhist practitioner Ray Buckner says the three jewels were painfully absent from their life.
Trevor Hall Is Making Music Out of “The Fruitful Darkness”
She’s my role model, says Trevor Hall of Roshi Joan Halifax, whose "The Fruitful Darkness" is a great inspiration behind his latest album.
How should Buddhists respond to the gun violence epidemic?
Like everyone else, I have been pondering the significance and aftermath of the recent mass shooting in San Bernadino, CA.
Awake in the Wild
Whether we're in a pristine rainforest or our own backyard, says Mark Coleman, nature is always available to deepen our mindfulness.
Living in the Divine Abodes
Heaven is nowhere else but right here on this earth, when we live with friendliness, compassion, joy, and equanimity.
It Would Be a Pity to Waste A Good Crisis
Zen teacher John Tarrant offers seven guidelines for taking advantage of life's crises and surprises
Pema Chödrön & k.d. lang talk Buddhism, creativity, and “gapaciousness”
The beloved Buddhist teacher and famed singer discuss Buddhism, creativity, and "the gap."
Review: “The Truth of This Life”
We review "The Truth of This Life: Zen Teachings on Loving the World as It Is" by Katherine Thanas.
When the late Stephen Hawking warned that one of Buddhism’s “Three Poisons” threatened us all
The brilliant physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking, inspiration and author of so many important works, died today at 76.
Review: “I Wanna Be Well”
We review "I Wanna Be Well: How a Punk Found Peace and You Can Too" by Miguel Chen with Rod Meade Sperry.
The Tender Heart of the Warrior
The ground of fearlessness, says Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, is renouncing hard-heartedness and allowing ourselves to be tender, sad, present.
Watch the trailer for a new documentary on the late comedian and Buddhist Mike DeStefano
Mike DeStefano's memory is to get a much-deserved bump, thanks to the pending release of a documentary about him.
Review: “Holy Rascals”
We review "Holy Rascals: Advice for Spiritual Revolutionaries" by Rami Shapiro.
The Zen of The Dude
Is the Dude a Zen master? His enigmatic pronouncements are certainly food for thought—or nonthought.
How Tune-Yards created an indie-rock meditation on race and Buddhism
Lilly Greenblatt talks to Tune-Yards' Merrill Garbus about how race and Buddhism informed the band's latest release.
Facing Death, Mindfully
Bhante Henepola Gunaratana tells the story of coming face-to-face with death when his plane's engine set on fire.
Three Means to Peace: Mindfulness, Compassion, and Wisdom
Joseph Goldstein on how three principles of meditation can be applied to the world's conflicts.
What “radical dharma” means to Rev. angel Kyodo williams
I'm dedicated to promoting what the Buddha was dedicated to promoting, which is liberation, says Rev. angel Kyodo williams.