Category: Teachings
That’s Not Very Buddhist of You
Have you ever had that accusation thrown in your face? Brad Warner has, and it’s made him think about what it really means to act like a Buddhist.
Updated: Was “The Dharma Bum” the first Western Buddhist monk?
There's not much to say that isn't said in this video, which is surely one of the most compelling crowdfunding videos we've seen—and a great pitch for a movie we want to see.
Searching for the Ox: The Path to Enlightenment in 10 Pictures
A contemporary take on the oxherding pictures by artist Mark T. Morse, with commentary by Josh Bartok and Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
Share and Share Alike
Without money, what is an economy? For Syra Smith it’s a chance for sincere connection.
4’33”
<span style="color: windowtext;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="/storage/4'33'_Aris-Vrakas.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1343685703368" alt=" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 430px;">Photo by Aris Vrakas</span></span></span>In 1952 composer John Cage shook the music world with his most radical composition to date: 4'33", known unofficially as “the silent piece.” <strong>Kay Larson </strong>explores its Zen-inspired lessons in her new book, <em>Where the Heart Beats</em>.
Zen teachers issue open letter confronting abuse
As Zen teachers, we would like to express our gratitude to Buddhadharma's recent issue on abuse in Buddhist commiunities.
Dalai Lama affirms he may have no successor; China responds
Update, 12:30pm EST, December 19th: Read the response of China's chairman of ethnic and religious affairs.
No More Secrets
We took our time getting to the issue of abuse in Buddhist sanghas—perhaps too long. In hindsight, I wish we had talked sooner.
Which River Will You Cross?
Whether buying products on the Internet or Skyping with our students and teachers, we instantly recognize our interdependence, and yet how about when we walk outside our door?
If you see the Buddha on 11th Avenue…
Via Chip Johnson of SF Gate comes an especially sweet little story out of Oakland, California: Dan Stevenson is neither a Buddhist nor a follower of any organized religion… The 11th Avenue resident in Oakland’s Eastlake neighborhood was simply feeling hopeful in 2009 when he went to an Ace hardware store, purchased a 2-foot-high stone Buddha…