Larry Yang takes an honest look at what it means to be a dharma teacher who hasn’t been, and doesn’t imagine ever being, enlightened.
How to Be a Good Citizen in Troubled Times
A good society is built one citizen at a time. Here are some Buddhist-inspired ways to be a good citizen in these troubled political times.
Training the Buddhist Leaders of Tomorrow
Gina Sharpe and Larry Yang share how the most diverse Buddhist teacher-training program in American history, now underway at Spirit Rock, came to be.
Where Everyone Can Thrive
Lindsay Kyte explores East Bay Meditation Center’s focus on respect, safety, and the joy of being seen for who you are.
Ask the Teachers: How do I know whether to avoid or accept something that causes me distress?
In Buddhadharma’s Ask the Teachers section, Sestuan Gaelyn Godwin, Larry Yang, and Dungse Jampal Norbu discuss relating to obstacles and difficult emotions.
Learn the “BASICS” of Insight Meditation
Felt figure from www.etsy.com/shop/yellowsvit.Larry Yang teaches the basics of a simple practice you can do right now: insight meditation.
Democracy is Good For Sanghas
Larry Yang. Photo by Stephen Pickard.In many Buddhist communities, teachers have dominant governing roles, but democracy is vital in order for Buddhism to flourish in the West.
East Bay Meditation Center’s Larry Yang talks Pride, mindfulness, and social justice
East Bay Meditation Center and core teacher and SF Pride Grand Marshall Larry Yang discusses his upbringing, mindfulness, and racial and economic justice.
Meditation teacher Larry Yang voted San Francisco Pride Parade’s Community Grand Marshal
“Who would have thought in the Buddha’s time that a queer dharma teacher would have such a role?”
Meet a Teacher: Larry Yang
Larry Yang. Photo by Stephen Pickard.Theravada Vipassana teacher Larry Yang answers our questions, from worst job to favorite TV show.