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The Great Way — A classic teaching by John Daido Loori
A classic commentary on this seminal Zen text by the American roshi, John Daido Loori, who died this morning at the age of 78.
Mandalas come to life as Tools for Peace in San Francisco
Our publisher reports on the ceremony at Grace Cathedral starring kd lang, mandalas, and a whole lot of good people.
Bedside hospice volunteer Stan Goldberg on offering forgiveness
Stan Goldberg on how doing bedside hospice volunteering has taught him the importance of offering forgiveness.
The Karmapa talks violent video games, hip-hop, and more
Can the playing of violent video games be skillful? Yes, says the Karmapa, the famous as the leader of the Karma Kagyu school of Buddhism.
Booze and drugs and dharma: What’s your stance?
Buddhism's Fifth Precept is to abstain from taking intoxicants. Does this mean a "real" Buddhist doesn't have a drink or a toke?
On Enlightenment – An Interview with Shinzen Young
Shinzen Young leads meditation retreats in the mindfulness tradition throughout North America and has helped establish several centers.
Talk about pest control.
Is there any creature more terrifying than the scorpion? They pack quite a lot of punch, despite their tiny bodies. And a lot of flavor, too.
The Revolutionary Lotus Sutra
Paul Copp reviews "Readings of the Lotus Sutra", edited by Stephen F. Teiser and Jacqueline I. Stone.
Book Briefs – Fall 2009
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Fall 2009 issue of Buddhadharma magazine.
Fearless Simplicity
An excerpt from “Fearless Simplicity,” by Tsokyni Rinpoche, from In the Face of Fear: Buddhist Wisdom for Challenging Times.