What Makes You Think You’ll Live Forever?

Stan Goldberg gains sobering insights into death and his own insecurities during a retreat with Ribur Rinpoche.

My Path with Arthritis

Darlene Cohen shares how she used mindful awareness of her arthritic pain to push beyond her own expectations.

The Violent Face of Buddhism: A review of Buddhist Warfare

David B. Gray reviews "Buddhist Warfare", edited by Michael Jerryson and Mark Juergensmeyer.

We’re All In It Together — A review of Rethinking Karma: The Dharma of Social Justice

Alan Senauke reviews "Rethinking Karma: The Dharma of Social Justice" by Jonathan S. Watts.

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How to celebrate Mindfulness Day on September 12

What is mindfulness? Celebrate Mindfulness Day on September 12th with this excerpt from Bhante Gunaratana's classic book Mindfulness in Plain English.

Book Briefs: Fall 2010

Brief summaries of Buddhist books from Fall 2010.

Consecration of the Great Bon Stupa for World Peace

On December 4, 2010, students will gather in Mexico, to celebrate the Internal Consecration of the Great Stupa for World Peace.

Zazen: Just Wake Up

Zen teacher Myoan Grace Schireson teaches Zazen, sitting meditation from the Zen tradition, a foundational Buddhist practice.

The Challenge of Other Religions

How do we reconcile religious pluralism, necessary in today’s world, with deep commitment to our own faith? The Dalai Lama offers a solution.

This Is Getting Old

Old age forces you to let go of one damn thing after another! But as Susan Moon learns from her mother, it can also be a golden opportunity.