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Go Right into Consciousness
Geoffrey Shugen Arnold says Buddhist practice isn't about turning away; practice is a means to face life directly.
Alfred Bloom, scholar of Shin Buddhism, dies at 91
There will be a service for Bloom on Saturday, September 2.
Do Buddhists raise their children to be Buddhists?
Do Buddhists raise their children to be Buddhists too? We answer your questions on Buddhism and meditation.
Read the best from Samuel Johnson Prize winner Steve Silberman
We're thrilled to share that Shambhala Sun friend and contributor Steve Silberman has made his debut on The New York Times Best Sellers list this week.
Why We Can’t Breathe
We can’t breathe! In Buddhist meditation, our breathing is essential. Anapana, meditation on the breath, was the Buddha’s first meditation instruction and the basis for all further meditative endeavors. Breathing is not only life-sustaining and calming; it is a foremost teaching aid. Breathing, we sense immediately our necessary connection to what is other than ourselves. Without the exchange of air —inner and…
Brooklyn Zen Center leadership issues “Thanksgiving & Ferguson” letter
Dearest Sangha Members, This Thanksgiving week and holiday season are a time of remembrance. It is a time to consider both the blessings of our lives and one of reflection.
The Power of Self-Reflection
Transforming society, says Sakyong Mipham, begins with the simple act of contemplating our basic goodness and reflecting on how we really feel about ourselves.
The Wish-Fulfilling Jewel
Virtue, says Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, is like the legendary jewel that fulfills all our wishes. By meditating on and practicing the virtues of wisdom and compassion, we make our lives meaningful, happy, and successful.