Archives: LR Articles
How Do We Measure Progress?
Ronald Colman argues for a more human and sustainable measure of progress than simple economic growth, one that truly reflects what we value in life.
A Time to Find Meaning
“Even when disease cannot be cured, there is often a way to use this difficult experience to know more intimately the value and purpose of your life.”
The Wisdom of Shambhala
In the classic Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior, Chogyam Trungpa offered a powerful vision of spirituality founded on basic human wisdom, a path of meditation and warriorship for people of any belief or way of life. In this chapter from the long-awaited sequel, entitled Great Eastern Sun: The Wisdom of Shambhala, Chogyam Trungpa discusses Working with Early Morning Depression. Introduction by Diana Mukpo.
The Rain and the Temple
"Pushing the dripping hair from my face, the rain running down my cheeks, I speak to my old teacher. ‘I’m here. It took me a while, but I made it.’
Jon Kabat Zinn: The Prescription is Meditation
From the inner city to hospitals and prisons, Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn’s meditation courses are helping thousands handle illness stress, anger and addiction.
Mind at Peace, Body in Balance
A look at healing meditations developed by Tulku Thondup Rinpoche, author of The Healing Power of Mind.
Sex & Buddhism
Robin Kornman argues that, unlike other religions, Buddhism doesn’t view sex as a particularly important spiritual issue.
Penis Passion
bell hooks argues that our erotic lives are enhanced when men and women can celebrate the penis in ways that don't uphold macho stereotypes.
Pure Passion
Judith Simmer-Brown on the role of desire in Buddhist Tantra: "The intensity of desire can only be liberated by desire itself."
Post-Porn Priestess of Pleasure: Annie Sprinkle Takes a Sex-Positive Position
Former porn-star, now artist and educator, Annie Sprinkle's real specialty is the public display of a positive attitude toward sex.