Journeys: “I Think I’m a Buddhist”

Bonnie Ryan-Fisher recalls her moment of realization – a quiet lunch with her family, and a sudden declaration.

Video: The Dalai Lama addresses Tibet’s self-immolation phenomenon on “Today”

What does the Dalai Lama thinks about the immolation phenomenon? In a recent Today appearance, Ann Curry asks this question and more.

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Every Crime and Every Act of Kindness: Cloud Atlas, reviewed

Cloud Atlas presents a surprisingly traditional view of karma and rebirth— “and so any attempt to figure out its logic is probably doomed."

From The Under 35 Project: “Something to Sit On”

Here's the latest from The Under 35 Project by Joshua Shin, about overcoming our initial attachment to the practice itself.

Trailer: “Cloud Atlas,” karma, and rebirth

A look into the new Wachowski sibling's film that explores Buddhist concepts of karma and rebirth.

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What a Wall Teaches – Lin Jensen on Zen meditation’s enduring lesson

Author and Zen teacher Lin Jensen tells how meditation's surprising first lesson still resonates with him.

From The Under 35 Project: Hope to Faith

Here's the latest from The Under 35 Project by Chris W., about how a retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh helped him confront his drug addiction.

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Journeys: Found in Translation

Danny Fisher reflects on how important learning scriptural languages like Pali has been for engaging his Buddhist practice.

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An ICU for the Soul

When a friend is dealt a heavy emotional blow, Pico Iyer suggests to her that silence and stillness might be the best medicine.

Tara the Liberator

Lama Palden Drolma explains the significance of Tara,“she who ferries beings across the ocean of samsara.”