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Happiness in Every Breath

by Thich Nhat Hanh| February 28, 2020

Happiness in Every Breath

When we stop feeding our cravings, says Thich Nhat Hanh, we discover that we already have everything we need to be happy.

The Four Layers of Consciousness

by Thich Nhat Hanh| December 26, 2018

The Four Layers of Consciousness

Abhidharma, Buddhism’s map of the mind, is sometimes treated as a topic of merely intellectual interest. In fact, says Thich Nhat Hanh, identifying the different elements of consciousness, and understanding how they interact, is essential to our practice of meditation.

The Science of the Mind and the Science of the Brain

by The Dalai Lama| December 12, 2017

The Science of the Mind and the Science of the Brain

While scientific methods are useful, says the Dalai Lama, mind should also be studied through rigorous observation of our own subjective experience.

Leading neuroscientists and Buddhists agree: “Consciousness is everywhere”

by Sam Littlefair| January 8, 2017

Leading neuroscientists and Buddhists agree: “Consciousness is everywhere”
Christof Koch explains the neuroscientific view of consciousness to the Dalai Lama.Neuroscientist Christof Koch discusses scientific theories of consciousness with the Dalai Lama.

New theories suggest Buddhist teachings on consciousness may be correct, and the implications for science could be huge.

The Beginner’s Mind of Scientist Sir Roger Penrose

by Tony Stultz| December 19, 2016

The Beginner’s Mind of Scientist Sir Roger Penrose

Rev. Tony Stultz on the brilliant mind who models a rich exchange between Buddhism and scientific thought — for the benefit of all beings.

Ask the Teachers: How can we practice when dealing with dementia?

by Lion's Roar Staff| July 13, 2016

Ask the Teachers: How can we practice when dealing with dementia?
abortion, buddhadharma, lion's roar, buddhism, narayan helen liebenson, blanche hartman, tenzin wangyal rinpochePictured: Zenkei Blanche Hartman, Narayan Helen Liebenson, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. Photos by Barbara Wenger, Janine Guldener, Mary Lang.

The teachers are asked “What happens to our right effort if we lose the ability to practice or to work with our mind?”

First Person Science

by The Dalai Lama| January 19, 2012

First Person Science

The Dalai Lama argues that a full study of the mind must include the first person empiricism of the contemplative traditions.

Attending to the Deathless

by Ajahn Amaro| December 1, 2003

Attending to the Deathless
; Japan; 15th century; Color and gold on silk; H x W: 115.2 x 58.9 cm (45 3/8 x 23 3/16 in); Gift of Charles Lang Freer. Image courtesy of the Freer Sackler Gallery.

“When the heart is released from clinging,” said the Buddha, “then consciousness does not land anywhere. That state, I tell you, is without sorrow, afflication or despair.” Ajahn Amaro on abiding in the consciousness that is completely beyond conditioned phenomena—neither supporting them nor supported by them.

This is it

by Aram Saroyan| September 1, 2003

This is it

Aram Saroyan on the ordinary experience that changes our lives – if we only notice it.

A Composer’s Journey from Concept to Experience

by Peter Lieberson| May 1, 1997

A Composer’s Journey from Concept to Experience

Peter Lieberson describes his creative journey from the high intellectualism of twelve-tone theory to a trust in the play between spontaneity and technique.

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We’re glad to have you here. But first: who are “we”? You may very well know us as the publishers of two Buddhist magazines, the Shambhala Sun and Buddhadharma. Then again, you may not know us at all. Either way, please allow us to re-introduce ourselves: We’re the Shambhala Sun Foundation. We [...]

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