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“Facing Death Is a Device for Tenderizing Hearts”
Twenty-two years ago, Pascal Auclair had to come to terms with his own mortality. Now, as a Buddhist meditation teacher, he’s helping others do it.
Remembering Buddhist teacher Michael Stone
Michael Stone, 42, was an activist, family man, and teacher of yoga and Buddhism.
Everything Is Joyous: An interview with John Giorno
In the midst of New York City’s celebration of vital poet, pop artist, and Buddhist, John Giorno, Lauria Galbraith speaks with him about his art and inspirations.
Buddhist Teachings on Mindfulness Meditation
What is mindfulness meditation and how do you do it? Learn the basics about the practice and its Buddhist roots, with easy-to-follow instructions.
Becoming Pema
Andrea Miller on the life and spiritual journey of one Deirdre Blomfield-Brown.
Kagyu Thubten Choling (Now Palpung Thubten Choling) addresses sangha about Lama Norlha Rinpoche’s sexual misconduct with students
On April 12, 2017, Kagyu Thubten Choling monastery held a meeting to inform their community about Lama Norlha Rinpoche’s sexual misconduct with students.
The Best of Pema Chödrön: Life, Quotes, and Books
An introduction to the life, books, and teachings of Pema Chödrön, one of America's most beloved Buddhist teachers.
Beyond Present, Past, and Future Is The Fourth Moment
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche on meditation, the spiritual path, and a sense of basic being beyond relative time.
Do Buddhists worship idols?
A reader asks why Buddhists bow down and make offerings to statues of the Buddha.
And Yet, Dogs Find Me
In this excerpt from the new book "The Dharma of Dogs," Zen teacher Roshi Joan Halifax recalls her good fortune with four-legged friends.