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The Problem with Calling Buddhism a Science

by Michael Sheehy| August 13, 2020

The Problem with Calling Buddhism a Science

Michael Sheehy reviews “­­­Why I Am Not a Buddhist,” by Evan Thompson.

This Is the Buddha’s Love: An Interview with Thich Nhat Hanh

by Melvin McLeod| March 12, 2020

This Is the Buddha’s Love: An Interview with Thich Nhat Hanh

The great Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh talks about non-self, interdependence, and the love that expands until it has no limit.

Why Bodhisattvas Need to Disrupt the Status Quo

by Kritee| February 19, 2020

Why Bodhisattvas Need to Disrupt the Status Quo

According to Zen priest and climate scientist Kritee, part of our work in addressing climate change is to understand systems — how they work, how we’re complicit in them, and how we can change them to work for the good.

Why Evan Thompson Isn’t a Buddhist

by Sam Littlefair| January 31, 2020

Why Evan Thompson Isn’t a Buddhist

A conversation with scholar Evan Thompson about his new book “Why I Am Not A Buddhist” and why Western Buddhism could use more non-Buddhist friends.

The Science of Meditation, Beyond the Brain

by Michael Sheehy| October 4, 2019

The Science of Meditation, Beyond the Brain

Michael Sheehy reviews “Meditation, Buddhism, and Science” edited by David L. McMahan and Erik Braun.

Billionaire donates $100 million to compassion research after conversation with Dalai Lama

by Lilly Greenblatt| July 25, 2019

Billionaire donates $100 million to compassion research after conversation with Dalai Lama

The research will explore how to cultivate empathy and compassion in medical professionals.

160,000-year-old jawbone discovered by Buddhist monk sheds light on ancient humans

by Sam Littlefair| May 2, 2019

160,000-year-old jawbone discovered by Buddhist monk sheds light on ancient humans

The monk gave the fossil to a lama at a nearby Buddhist monastery, who passed it on to university researchers.

A Neurosurgeon Working with the Suffering Mind

by Lilly Greenblatt| April 26, 2019

A Neurosurgeon Working with the Suffering Mind

As a Zen priest and a neurosurgeon, Dr. Patrick Codd investigates the truth of suffering on a daily basis.

New study suggests meditating on emptiness might be better than mindfulness

by Haleigh Atwood| March 29, 2019

New study suggests meditating on emptiness might be better than mindfulness

In a recent study, meditating on emptiness led to a 24 percent decrease in negative emotions.

Is Buddhism a religion, philosophy, way of life, or science of mind?

by Lion's Roar Staff| December 26, 2018

Is Buddhism a religion, philosophy, way of life, or science of mind?

“I’m confused. Buddhism is considered one of the world’s five great religions, but some people say it’s not a religion at all, but a philosophy, way of life, or science of mind. Which is it?” We answer your questions on Buddhism and meditation.

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