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Leonard Cohen Died Four Years Ago

by Rod Meade Sperry| November 6, 2020

Leonard Cohen Died Four Years Ago

It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has passed away.

Review: Matters of Vital Interest

by Andrea Miller| September 13, 2019

Review: Matters of Vital Interest

We review “Matters of Vital Interest: A Forty-Year Friendship with Leonard Cohen” by Eric Lerner.

Watch: Leonard Cohen’s contemplative “Leaving the Table” video

by Rod Meade Sperry| September 20, 2017

Watch: Leonard Cohen’s contemplative “Leaving the Table” video

The new​ video for the late Leonard Cohen’s “Leaving the Table” begins with what one might read as a meditating Cohen.

Leonard Cohen Burns, and We Burn with Him

by Pico Iyer| November 14, 2016

Leonard Cohen Burns, and We Burn with Him

“God is a fire,” said Nikos Kazantzakis. “He burns and we burn with Him.” Art, passion, and Zen are fires too—burning the self, leaving behind only ashes and essence.

Watch Pico Iyer’s speech about Leonard Cohen, meditation, and happiness

by Lion's Roar Staff| June 11, 2015

Watch Pico Iyer’s speech about Leonard Cohen, meditation, and happiness

In his 2015 commencement address at the University of Southern California, author Pico Iyer recalls his singular meeting with Leonard Cohen

Various Positions

by Pico Iyer| May 5, 2013

Various Positions

Some choice pieces of wry wisdom from years of Cohen’s sessions with his intimates and the press. Herewith, a few enduring Cohenisms.

The Roshi and the Poet

by Logan Beaudry| May 16, 2011

The Roshi and the Poet

Logan Beaudry muses about love, illusions, and Leonard Cohen during a sesshin with Sasaki Roshi—and ponders why Oliver Stone was there too.

He Has Tried in His Way to Be Free

by Sarah Hampson| November 1, 2007

He Has Tried in His Way to Be Free

Leonard Cohen is succeeding. In 2007, Sarah Hampson had a rare opportunity to spend an afternoon with the famed singer and poet.

Thanks for the Dance: Pico Iyer considers Leonard Cohen

by Pico Iyer| January 1, 2007

Thanks for the Dance: Pico Iyer considers Leonard Cohen

Pico Iyer considers Leonard Cohen—the ladies’ man, the balladeer, the Zen poet, and the essence of cool with a new love giving voice to his songs of parting and old age.

Leonard Cohen: Several Lifetimes Already

by Pico Iyer| September 1, 1998

Leonard Cohen: Several Lifetimes Already

Over a long and brilliant career, the poet and singer has lived many lives already, from essence of hip to celebrated lover to serious Zen man.

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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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