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“Why do Buddhists bow so much?”
Zen teacher Anthony Stultz shares a personal answer to a frequently asked question.
How Would a Buddhist Monk Solve the Classic “Trolley Problem”?
Facing the dilemma of letting five people die or killing one instead, what is "right action"?
New Ethic for a Small Planet
If this century is to be one of peace and caring, says His Holiness the Dalai Lama, we must develop a new ethic of human values that transcends religion.
Developing the Mind of Great Capacity
A teaching on practices to generate bodhichitta by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Are You Spiritual But Not Religious?
Buddhism is about realization and experience, not institutions or divine authority. This makes it especially suited to those who consider themselves spiritual but not religious. Here are ten reasons why:
That Time I Sobbed My Way Through a Himalayan Meditation Retreat
Fear, sadness, grief, jealousy, and anger are like quicksand: resisting them in a sudden, knee-jerk way can make them much more troublesome. But investigating them patiently – embracing them, even — can undo their effects. Pema Chödrön, an American nun in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, tells a story about Milarepa, a Tibetan sage who lived…
Do I have to believe in reincarnation or rebirth to be a Buddhist?
Do I have to believe in reincarnation or rebirth to be a Buddhist?
The Biggest Party Ever
As a child, Howard Axelrod dreamed of a festival that everyone in the world attended. Now he realizes that it's been happening all along.
Meet a Teacher: Myokei Caine-Barrett, Shonin
Buddhist teacher Myokei Caine-Barrett, Shonin gets personal with the Lion's Roar readership.
How do I explain my Buddhist practice to my family?
Every time I see my family, I end up hurt because they believe Buddhism is a weird fringe religion. How can I make them understand?