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This issue’s Editorial: “Buddha’s Daughters”
Andrea Miller on why the March 2014 Shambhala Sun magazine shouldn't be considered particularly special.
Making the Buddhist practice of “life release” more environmentally sound: A birder’s view
Konchog Norbu looks into how Buddhists are making the Buddhist practice of "life release" more environmentally sound.
Buddhist sixth grader allegedly told to “change his religion” by Louisiana public school officials (updated)
Buddhist sixth grader allegedly told to "change his religion" by Louisiana public school officials.
Photos and letter emerge from Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche’s ascetic retreat
The Tibetan Buddhist world was abuzz Friday with the sudden appearance on Facebook of images of (maybe) Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.
Korean classical innovator Jin Hi Kim to perform multi-media “Digital Buddha” at the Met (Video)
Jin Hi Kim has an upcoming performance of Digital Buddha January 31 at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Followup: Hopeful signs in reducing Chinese consumption of illegal ivory
Some welcome news has surfaced from China about measures to shut down ivory smuggling and change its citizens’ attitude toward ivory.
Why I Do Metta
Janice Lynne Lundy shares her perspective on the practice of loving-kindness – why she loves it, and why it goes with her everywhere.
One Mind documentary to explore Chan Buddhist life in southern China
Filmmaker Edward Burger has announced a new project to look into the contemporary life of one of China’s most ancient Chan monasteries.
Let’s Be Honest
Pema Chödrön and Dzigar Kongtrül—a student and her teacher—talk straight about honesty, self-deception, and why the difference is the key to the dharma.
We Naturally Know What to Give — Jan Chozen Bays on Joyful Giving
Jan Chozen Bays's contribution to the “Joyful Giving” feature, looking at why generosity is the starting place of all the virtues.