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A New Year’s Resolution for the Planet
Nadia Colburn looks at how Buddhists and environmental activists can keep moving forward after the Paris Climate Conference.
Practicing Loving-Kindness in the Face of Danger
When “Luis” came in, something about his movements put everyone in my classroom on high alert.
Restlessness, Contentment, and “Kindfulness”
The Buddhist monk known as Ajahn Brahm talks about developing a sense of contentment, and not finding fault in your meditation practice.
The Most Frequently Asked Question
Does spiritual practice mean we can never get angry? No, says Sylvia Boorstein, it’s all how you work with it.
Neurotribes: The New Diversity
Steve Silberman’s book, "Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity," is changing the way we think about cognitive differences.
The More You Give, the Richer You Feel
Judy Lief looks at why generosity is the starting place for virtue.
Watch the trailer for “My Buddha is Punk”
My Buddha is Punk is a new documentary about a 25-year-old punk rocker in Burma, named Kyaw Kyaw, who uses his music to raise awareness of social issues.
How are Buddhists responding to the refugee crisis?
The refugee crisis: there's lots of quibbling (and worse) going on around it. But the reality is, only action can help.
How does concentration develop? [Video]
Michael Stone outlines the difference between mindfulness and concentration.
If Siddhartha Didn’t Leave Home
As A. Jesse Jiryu Davis meditates on the anniversary of the Buddha's enlightenment, he finds a tender connection to the young man who said goodbye to everything.