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A Bridge to Daily Life
Walking meditation is a powerful bridge between formal sitting practice and our daily life, helping us be more present and concentrated in our ordinary activities. Here’s how I do it: 1. First, find a pathway about thirty to forty feet long, and simply walk back and forth. Walking in a circle is more commonly done,…
The Case for Rebirth
Sam Littlefair discusses ideas of rebirth in Buddhist and academic contexts.
Soto Zen Buddhist Association releases statement responding to Capitol attack
The Soto Zen Buddhist Association (SZBA) has released a statement in response to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol building, which saw thousands of Trump supporters storm the building to thwart Congress’ certification of the results of the 2020 U.S. election. The statement reads: As Zen Buddhist clergy, we condemn the attack on…
The Story Behind the Stupa
Patrick Dowd tells the tale at the heart of the legend of the Great Boudha Stupa in Kathmandu.
Lead with Love & Wisdom
In the opening editorial of the January 2021 issue of Lion's Roar magazine, editor-in-chief Melvin Mcleod looks at what we can learn from the great moral leaders of our time.
Dagri Rinpoche found to have committed sexual misconduct, FPMT states
Tibetan Buddhist teacher Dagri Rinpoche has been declared to have “committed sexual misconduct, which also qualifies as spiritual abuse given his position as a spiritual teacher.”
When Spirituality and Diet Culture Collide
In this commentary from non-diet dietician Jenna Hollenstein, she shares why we need to stop battling our basic biology as a means to overcome "craving" on the path to liberation.
Demons and Ghosts Visualization with Lama Justin Von Bujdoss
Lama Justin Von Bujdoss imparts a visualization practice where you defeat the demons and ghosts through compassion. Lama Justin Von Bujdoss, the first-ever Buddhist chaplain at Rikers Island Prison, shares a visualization practice inspired by the traditional practice in Vajrayana Buddhism called chöd, where you find strength by opening your heart to the demons and…
The Next Right Thing: Lessons From Princess Anna
In this time of intensified uncertainty, Jen Jordan discovers an unexpected lesson in right action from Princess Anna in Disney’s "Frozen 2."
Be Grateful for the Weeds
Shunyru Suzuki Roshi said “Be grateful for the weeds you have in your mind, because eventually they will enrich your practice." Elissa Altman describes how the same goes for your salad.