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Time to Die
We're pleased to present another one of Leanora McLellan's Zen stories, "Time to Die."
Meet Ruin, “the first Buddhist punk band”
The story of Ruin, the "first Buddhist punk band", is fascinating, and sprawling. Here it is, told by the band in an exclusive interview.
Buddhadharma Book Reviews February 2013: From the Editor’s Desk
In this instalment of From the Editor's Desk, Review Editor Michael Sheehy looks at the art of the 10th Karmapa, Buddhist trees, and more.
From The Under 35 Project: “No. 3/No. 13, 1/500, and Meditation/Art”
In this latest post from The Under 35 Project, Caitlin Strom explains why she loves meditation and art in equal measure.
The Gas Station: Dilemmas of a Buddhist in Recovery
Musician, writer and special education teacher Chuck Brown gets personal about recovery and caring for others.
Remembering Joe Strummer, activist Heidi Minx shares a favorite dharma-song
For Joe Strummer's birthday, punk activist Heidi Minx recalls a performance of his that really captures something about Buddhist practice.
Video: “Withdrawal in the Jungle”
A video about achieving sobriety thanks to the drug and alcohol-detoxification program taught at Tham Krabok Monastery in Thailand.
From The Under 35 Project: “The Working Man’s Meditation”
In this piece from The Under 35 Project, Dave Chang reflects on some of the spiritual challenges brought on by the rigors of a working life.
Social Media Guidelines for So-Called Vajrayana Practitioners
From the Facebook page of Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse -- author of "Pure, Clear, and Vibrant" -- comes this unique set of social media guidelines for Vajrayana Buddhists.
School violence: Can this Buddhist practice make a difference?
Could the Buddhist practice of metta, or lovingkindness meditation, make a difference in school violence? Teacher Russell Evans says yes.