Celtic Buddhism: A Confluence of Two Ancient Traditions
Craig C Lewis
21 December 2015
Celtic Buddhism, a little-known permutation of the Buddhist…
Painting the Eight Auspicious Symbols for the Dalai Lama, Part 2
Dakini As Art
18 December 2015
The origins and meanings of the Eight Auspicious Symbols In my previous article,* I wrote about the large paintings that I was asked to create
Communal Equilibrium in Sri Lanka: The Legacy of Venerable M. Sobitha Thera
BD Dipananda
18 December 2015
Venerable Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera (1942–2015) was a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk and a nonviolent revolutionary who became one of the most inspiring and influential social
Science Meets Mind – Imagining a Revolution, with B. Alan Wallace
Shuyin
11 December 2015
“Twenty self-contained, solar-powered cabins, each with its own functional kitchen and private organic garden, spread sparsely over a luscious green space,” B. Alan Wallace’s eyes
Teaching Western Women an Ancient Tibetan Art and Gaining Wisdom Along the Way
Dakini As Art
4 December 2015
When I began teaching Western women the sacred art of Tibetan appliqué in 2008, I thought I was merely teaching needlework, but I had underestimated
A Conversation with Ani Zamba, Part Three: Coming Unstuck
Frances McDonald
27 November 2015
Earlier this year, Buddhistdoor published the life story of Ani Zamba Chozom in eight weekly parts.* One of the first Westerners to be ordained as
Life in the Red – The Long Journey to Really Being Daughters of the Buddha
Ayya Yeshe Bodhicitta
20 November 2015
I ordained as a nun in the Tibetan tradition with a heart filled with inspiration. I wanted to become a Buddha and benefit all beings.
Let It Be: Creativity in the Moment
Dakini As Art
20 November 2015
From a very early age I’ve enjoyed spending time alone. As a young girl growing up in England, communing with nature, I would crush stones
Bridging Differences, Building Dialogue – with Dharma Master Venerable Hsin Tao
Shuyin
20 November 2015
Stepping into the Golden Lobby of the Museum of World Religions in Taipei, one’s attention is immediately captured by a colorful labyrinthine design spread across
A Conversation with Ani Zamba, Part Two: Benefiting Others
Frances McDonald
20 November 2015
Earlier this year, Buddhistdoor published the life story of Ani Zamba Chozom in eight weekly parts.* One of the first Westerners to be ordained as
A Reluctant Buddhist: How it Took Me Eight Years to Start Practicing in This Life, Part II
Sally Ember
13 November 2015
The second part of Sally’s spiritual journey The summer of 1996 brought many life-altering changes. My co-parenting partner of over 20 years and the father
A Conversation with Ani Zamba, Part One: Looking at Things in Different Ways
Frances McDonald
13 November 2015
Earlier this year, Buddhistdoor published the life story of Ani Zamba Chozom in eight weekly parts.* One of the first Westerners to be ordained as