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Buddhism in the Age of #BlackLivesMatter

by Pamela Ayo Yetunde| May 27, 2020

Buddhism in the Age of #BlackLivesMatter

We need to update the traditional narrative of the Buddha’s life, says Pamela Ayo Yetunde, for people who know suffering all too well. She offers some alternative stories for the time of #BlackLivesMatter.

Sandra Oh, Jack Kornfield, and Trudy Goodman on the Future of Buddhism

by Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman| January 4, 2019

Sandra Oh, Jack Kornfield, and Trudy Goodman on the Future of Buddhism

Leading Buddhist teachers Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman join actor Sandra Oh for a wide-ranging and intimate conversation about their lives, the future of Buddhism in America, and their happy relationship as beloveds.

Start With What’s Easy to Love

by Ajahn Brahmavamso| November 17, 2018

Start With What’s Easy to Love

Buddhist monk Ajahn Brahm shares his personal approach to loving-kindness meditation, also known as metta.

10 Leading Thinkers Choose Their Favorite Buddhist Films

by Lion's Roar Staff| June 23, 2017

10 Leading Thinkers Choose Their Favorite Buddhist Films

We asked ten actors, filmmakers, and writers to each tell us their favorite movie that has a Buddhist message.

What Are the Three Kinds of Suffering?

by Lion's Roar Staff| June 4, 2017

What Are the Three Kinds of Suffering?

Suffering is the central problem that Buddhism addresses, and recognizing our suffering is the first step to its solution.

Making Friends on the Buddhist Path

by Norman Fischer| May 12, 2017

Making Friends on the Buddhist Path

Zen teacher Norman Fischer extols the beauty and benefit of spiritual friendship on the Buddhist path.

The Buddhist Life of Benedict Cumberbatch

by Dominic Wells| November 9, 2016

The Buddhist Life of Benedict Cumberbatch

“Sherlock” star Benedict Cumberbatch sits down with Dominic Wells to talk about the leading role Buddhism has played in his life and career.

What do Buddhists mean when they talk about karma?

by Lion's Roar Staff| October 5, 2016

What do Buddhists mean when they talk about karma?

What do Buddhists really mean when they talk about karma? We answer your questions on Buddhism and meditation.

A Buddhist psychoanalyst puts our divided country on the couch

by Robert Langan| July 15, 2016

A Buddhist psychoanalyst puts our divided country on the couch

Psychoanalyst Robert Langan traces the current climate of demonization to the three poisons: greed, aversion, and the ignorance of self-righteous certainty.

How “Orange Is the New Black” taught actor Jessica Pimentel the danger of attachment

by Sam Littlefair| June 17, 2016

How “Orange Is the New Black” taught actor Jessica Pimentel the danger of attachment

Jessica Pimentel on what she’s learned from seeing life through a Buddhist lens and the eyes of her character, Maria, on Orange Is the New Black.

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