Earth Dharma: Mind Maps, Climate Solutions, and the Earth Year

Jill S. Schneiderman discusses Dan Siegel's theory that humans need a mental map to relate themselves to the earth.

Frank Ostaseski on how to offer compassionate companionship to the dying

Danny Fisher interviews Frank Ostaseski about his work with the Zen Hospice Project and the upcoming Metta Institute program.

After an Unspeakable Crime

Judith Toy recalls her struggle to make sense of the murder of three family members, finding Zen and forgiveness along the way.

Talking Buddhism, film, and literature with John Whalen-Bridge

Danny Fisher interviews John Whalen-Bridge about his new writings on Buddhism in America and Buddhist themes in pop culture.

Scorned, Pitied, and Triumphant

Review of "The Life of Milarepa" by Tsangnyön Heruka, translated by Andrew Quintman.

Book Briefs Winter 2010

Brief summaries of Buddhist books from Winter 2010.

Batting Practice: On Buddhism and Baseball

There's one notable difficulty to being a Buddhist baseball fan: attachment to the outcome of the game.

Who knew standing still could be so difficult?

Kevin Weinfurt reflects on To-Shin Do martial art, and how sometimes the most challenging part of practice can be the beginnings.

Happy bEARTHday: Celebrate with “A Body Scan Through Geologic Time”

Jill S. Schneiderman proposes a meditative "Body Scan Through Geologic Time" practice to celebrate Earth Day.

The Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi on the recent meeting of the Center for Interfaith Action on Global Poverty

Danny Fisher speaks with the Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi about a recent Center for Interfaith Action meeting he attended.