“Enso village,” in Sonoma County, will have 264 apartments, a meditation hall, and a vegetarian bistro.
Congressman Tim Ryan Wants to Heal America’s Trauma with Mindfulness
The Democratic primary contender is the leading proponent of mindfulness in American politics. He talked to Lion’s Roar editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod about how to address the trauma the heart of America.
Confronting Gun Violence: What Can Buddhists Offer, Really?
In our Weekend Reader newsletter, Rod Meade Sperry looks at how we can contribute toward a world with less suffering.
Why We Go for the Gun
Greg Snyder on how to reclaim the grace and humanity that our access to guns has led us to squander.
What do Americans know about Buddhism?
In this week’s Weekend Reader newsletter, LionsRoar.com’s Sam Littlefair goes back to the basics of Buddhism.
What do Americans know about Buddhism? “Not much,” say most.
One-fifth of survey respondents incorrectly said that Buddhists believe in an “immortal soul,” and most said they don’t personally know a Buddhist.
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.
Opposition Can Come from Love
On Saturday, dozens of Buddhist priests and teachers joined a protest against the detention of migrant children at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
Buddhists join protest against detention of migrant children in Oklahoma
The site at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, was used as a concentration camp for Japanese Americans during WWII.
The Opportunities and Perils of Postmodern Dharma
Justin Whitaker reviews “American Dharma: Buddhism Beyond Modernity” by Ann Gleig.