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You and Me — It’s All One Thing

by James Ishmael Ford| March 31, 2018

You and Me — It’s All One Thing

Confusion around questions of identity, sexuality, and gender may seem acute and, to some of us, new, today. But James Ishmael Ford finds that an ancient Zen story's wisdom speaks quite well to that confusion. I have two dear friends who married, and then had a child, a lovely boy. They gave him my name for a middle name, so, I was particularly happy on top of the happy [...]

The Fleeting Feeling of Joy

by Ray Buckner| February 21, 2018

The Fleeting Feeling of Joy

In the wake of tragedy, Buddhism offers a radical path, writes Buddhist practitioner Ray Buckner. A few months ago, I went out for a night of dancing in the Castro district of San Francisco. Gay men danced amongst queer women, who danced amongst gender-queers. Dancing in a circle, we sang along to the music of Adele, Beyonce, and Lady Gaga — music filled with words that [...]

Buddhism & Diversity: Profiles, Teachings, and Conversations

by Lion's Roar Staff| December 12, 2017

Buddhism & Diversity: Profiles, Teachings, and Conversations

A collection of teachings, profiles, and discussions about diversity in Buddhism. Featuring angel Kyodo williams, Funie Hsu, Roshi Pat Enkyo O'Hara, Arunlikhati, Gina Sharpe, Greg Snyder, Justin Simien, George Takei, Alice Walker, Lama Rod Owens, and more. Diversity is increasingly discussed in Western Buddhism today, and with good reason. Supporting diversity serves three [...]

Does my transgender identity conflict with Buddhism’s teachings on no-self?

by Sallie Jiko Tisdale, Narayan Helen Liebenson and Andrew Holecek| July 31, 2017

Does my transgender identity conflict with Buddhism’s teachings on no-self?

Q: I was born male, but after many years of confusion, I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m actually a transgender woman and I’m now seeking sex-reassignment surgery. As a Buddhist, I feel conflicted by the teachings on no-self and this unshakable feeling that there is a deep, hidden truth about me that I need to express. Am I wrong to embrace this sense of true self? Sallie [...]

See Us Clearly: A Buddhist’s View of Transgender Visibility

by Ray Buckner| July 27, 2017

See Us Clearly: A Buddhist’s View of Transgender Visibility

Ray Buckner offers a personal view of what it means to be Buddhist, gender-queer, and trans — and why they all fit together like "a miracle." I identify as gender-queer and trans, and also as Buddhist, and — though it might be surprising to some — it seems to me a miracle how these two ways of being fit together. As Buddhists, we recognize that we suffer very much. Just [...]

“Facing Death Is a Device for Tenderizing Hearts”

by Lindsay Kyte| July 20, 2017

“Facing Death Is a Device for Tenderizing Hearts”

Twenty-two years ago, Pascal Auclair had to come to terms with his own mortality. Now, as a Buddhist meditation teacher, he’s helping others do it. Profile by Lindsay Kyte. It was 1995 and Pascal Auclair was a handsome 25-year-old actor in Montreal. His life changed, though, when his doctor uttered the words, “You are HIV positive.” “It was as if the building had [...]

My Body, My Life

by Lama Rod Owens| June 15, 2017

My Body, My Life

How mindfulness has helped Buddhist teacher Lama Rod Owens live as a Black queer man in America. For me, practicing mindfulness is about showing up in the best way possible in my body and in my life. As an authorized lama in the Tibetan tradition of Buddhism, I am trained in Mahamudra, a system of meditation and philosophy that is concerned with revealing the true [...]

Is My Sangha Inclusive?

by Kiyonobu Joshin Kuwahara| June 2, 2017

Is My Sangha Inclusive?

When reverend Kiyonobu Joshin Kuwahara asked himself that question, he wasn’t sure of the answer. So he decided to find out. One of the most memorable events of my life was attending the Buddhist Teachers’ Council at the Garrison Institute in New York during the summer of 2011. I am deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to meet so many inspiring teachers from different [...]

Countering Oppression by Cultivating Peace

by Ray Buckner| March 23, 2017

Countering Oppression by Cultivating Peace

What started as a mindful walk became a personal "disturbance of the peace." Ray Buckner on how taking a moment to pause can transform an unsettling situation into a chance to break down barriers. I had Pema Chödrön’s Practicing Peace in my pocket when I was stopped by a police officer. I was out on a mindful walk in a suburb of Dallas, Texas, while visiting my friend [...]

Not Content to Sit Quietly: The Meaning & Making of Against the Stream’s 2017 “Commitment Statement”

by Rod Meade Sperry| February 28, 2017

Not Content to Sit Quietly: The Meaning & Making of Against the Stream’s 2017 “Commitment Statement”

Though unusually bold, this Buddhist community's new statement is presented as congruent with the Buddha’s teachings. On February 14, the Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society found itself with a bit of a viral hit -- in Buddhist circles, at least. Just released, ATS's "Statement of Commitment" quickly gained shares, "likes," and critiques as the sangha's members [...]

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