Category: Dharma & Society
Climate Change Conference: Judy Lief reports from Copenhagen
A multi-faith delegation has gathered to discuss how the environmental crisis is rooted in a profound moral and spiritual crisis.
Why was Ajahn Brahm expelled from the Wat Pa Phong Sangha?
A blog post from David Kittelstrom regarding the expulsion of bhikku Ajahn Brahmavamso (a.k.a. Ajahn Brahm) from the Wat Pa Phong Sangha.
Buddhist poet awarded Keats-Shelley Prize
The Keats-Shelley prize, an annual award for the best poem on a Romantic theme, has for the first time this year gone to a Buddhist poet.
What’s So Funny About Buddhism? — cartoonist David Sipress explains
In his bio, cartoonist David Sipress states that he considers Buddhism to be "an excellent source of jokes." What is so funny about Buddhism?
Have you played “Uncharted 2”? (Updated)
The video game, "Uncharted 2" is now out. “It is an exclusive PS3 game that is absolutely loaded with Buddhist art and imagery."
Mandalas come to life as Tools for Peace in San Francisco
Our publisher reports on the ceremony at Grace Cathedral starring kd lang, mandalas, and a whole lot of good people.
The Karmapa talks violent video games, hip-hop, and more
Can the playing of violent video games be skillful? Yes, says the Karmapa, the famous as the leader of the Karma Kagyu school of Buddhism.
Profile: Kwan Um School of Zen
Andrea profiles the Kwan Um School of Zen, founded by Master Seung Sahn in 1974.
Alan Senauke: Burma at the Crossroads
Hozan Alan Senauke of the Clear View Project concisely explains the conflict happening in Burma, and what you can do about it.
David R. Loy: “The Nonduality of Ecology and Economy”
David Loy on the dire need to rethink our perceived antagonism between Ecology and the Economy.