Category: Dharma & Society
Jaimal Yogis’ documentary “Saltwater Buddha” teaches the samsara of surfing
For surfer, journalist, and Zen practitioner Jaimal Yogis, his documentary film, "Saltwater Buddha," has been the ultimate lesson in letting go.
Beyond Privilege: a Q&A with angel Kyodo williams
To make diversity real, says Zen teacher angel Kyodo williams, Buddhists must look deep into their own hearts.
The Frontier Zen of Philip Kapleau and Rochester Zen Center
As Rochester Zen Center celebrates its 50th anniversary, Zen teacher James Ishmael Ford reflects on its unique importance.
Revisiting a classic, cringe-tastic Dharma-Burger
This week, "New York" magazine revisited a classic conflation of Buddhism and marketing.
Fake Buddhist monks a growing global problem
Buddhist leaders in New York City are warning the public to be cautions of panhandlers posing as Buddhist monks.
Suzuki-roshi at Tassajara
David Chadwich describes the early days of Tassajara Zen Mountain Center and the ways which Suzuki Roshi related to the American mind.
How “Orange Is the New Black” taught actor Jessica Pimentel the danger of attachment
Jessica Pimentel on what she’s learned from seeing life through a Buddhist lens and the eyes of her character, Maria, on Orange Is the New Black.
Richard Gere: My Journey as a Buddhist
Richard Gere talks about his many years of Buddhist practice, his devotion to his teacher the Dalai Lama, and his work for Tibetan freedom.
East Bay Meditation Center’s Larry Yang talks Pride, mindfulness, and social justice
East Bay Meditation Center and core teacher and SF Pride Grand Marshall Larry Yang discusses his upbringing, mindfulness, and racial and economic justice.
Is that the Karmapa’s Dream Flag over Colorado?
Or is it just a Kelvin-Helmholtz cloud formation?