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Practice Like Your Hair’s on Fire
Enlightenment is possible in this lifetime but time is running out. We have to make the most of this rare and fleeting opportunity to wake up.
Review: “A Ghost Story” contemplates impermanence and eternity
The new indie film "A Ghost Story" is a tender meditation on Buddhist themes like impermanence and bardo. And, it’s also boring.
In the Pure Land of the Present Moment
This is what I heard. Thich Nhat Hanh came to Hollywood to announce that one of his books would be made into a movie. At that time, Thay had with him a number of monastic disciples—monks and nuns from Deer Park Monastery and Plum Village—a number of lay disciples, and many movie stars, directors, and…
A Buddhist Cop’s Approach to Justice
Cheri Maples, a student of Thich Nhat Hanh and former police officer, addresses the current crisis in policing and how a Buddhist outlook could help.
Pain, Practice, and Pure View
When the teacher F's up, what's a Buddhist to do? Justin von Bujdoss offers a clarification of the pure view of the tantric Buddhist path.
See Us Clearly: A Buddhist’s View of Transgender Visibility
In recognition of the International Transgender Day of Visibility, Ray Buckner shares a personal view of what it means to be Buddhist, gender-queer, and trans.
How I Got Comfortable with My Imperfections
John Manderino stumbles through Zen meal practice — and decides that’s perfectly okay.
Sogyal Rinpoche to enter “period of retreat and reflection” following allegations of abuse
Following the release of a letter recently issued by current and ex-Rigpa members, which details alleged abuses by Rigpa founder and spiritual director Sogyal Rinpoche, we have now received from Rigpa the following press release, which acknowledges the letter and indicates that Sogyal Rinpoche will “step back” as the community looks into next steps: Press…
Official statement on passing of Michael Stone released
Carina Stone, Erin Robinsong and Rose Riccio have released an official statement on the passing of Buddhist teacher Michael Stone.
Letter to Sogyal Rinpoche from current and ex-Rigpa members details abuse allegations
A letter, written by students of Sogyal Rinpoche, has been posted on the internet, detailing abuses allegedly committed by Rinpoche.