Love Makes the Difference

The Dalai Lama draws lessons for all of us from his own experience dealing with difficult times. A conversation with Mary Robinson, Pico Iyer.

An Interview with Dani Shapiro, author of Devotion, A Memoir

Interview with Dani Shapiro, author of five novels, about how yoga and meditation helped her reckon with painful questions.

Books in Brief – March 2010

Brief book reviews from March 2010.

Changling Rinpoche talks about Dilgo Khyentse Yansi Rinpoche’s upcoming visit

Changling Rinpoche talks about his teacher, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, the qualities of his successor, Yangsi Rinpoche, and his upcoming tour.

The Practice of a Bodhisattva

The bodhisattva’s commitment to the benefit of others manifests in the practice of the six perfections, the 17th Karmapa explains.

Books in Brief January 2010

Review of Buddhist books from January 2010.

Tiny buddha statue in garden

Groundbreaking three-year retreat draws to a close

One of the largest long-term Buddhist retreats to take place in the West has reached its conclusion.

The Symbol and the Symbolized

In honor of the late John Daido Loori, Roshi, we offer a dharma discourse he gave on the profound meaning of art and creativity.

Painting.

The Art of Awareness

What makes art a transformative practice, explains Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, is allowing the art to reflect a natural, uncontrived awareness.

Dharma Brother Daido

Bernie Glassman recalls his longtime friendship with John Daido Loori.