Everyday Heroes
Sister Ocean
8 May 2015
As a child, I remember hearing about Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The story I heard was that one day as Rosa was
Approaching Vajrayana
Jakob Leschly
8 May 2015
The path of liberation can be seen in terms of two approaches: the gradual path of the Sutra teachings and the resultant path of the
An Interview with Venerable Dr. Kimle Kalsang—Outstanding Women in Buddhism Award Winner, 2014
Shuyin
8 May 2015
Refugee, healer, author, meditation teacher, Buddhist nun, bodhisattva—these are just some of the descriptions of Venerable Dr. Kimle Kalsang. Born into a family of traditional
Stories of the Moment: Buddhist-inspired Fiction
Caitlin Dwyer
30 April 2015
A Tale for the Time Being, a vibrant novel with strong Buddhist themes, wants the reader to pay attention: “Hi!” the book begins, mimicking a
Buddhistdoor View: Dreams of Justice
Buddhistdoor Global
30 April 2015
Buddhists believe in the infinite value of every sentient life. Human beings, while not blessed with divine authority over other living creatures, are uniquely equipped
The Transition from Mixed Practice to Exclusive Practice
Alan Kwan
30 April 2015
The Two Paths in Pure Land Buddhism Practitioners who have studied the Shandao tradition of pristine Pure Land Buddhism will in all probability possess an
Sri Lanka: Where “Southern Buddhism” Rules
Sean Mós
30 April 2015
A saffron-clad Buddhist monk is one of the most common sights in Sri Lanka, where the doctrine of the Buddha has been venerated for over
“Fertile Minds”– Encounters in the Tibetan Colony of Bir
Dharma Eye, Victoria Knobloch
24 April 2015
In September 2014, I traveled to the Tibetan colony of Bir with another photographer, Jagdev Singh. On the one hand, we attended teachings on “The
“Mindfulness Itself Has a Healing Property”: Venerable Analayo on Healing the Body and Mind
Raymond Lam
24 April 2015
How disappointed are we in old age when joints just don’t move as easily as they used to? How about when the body refuses to
Earth Day and Eco-Dharma: Celebration and Somber Reflection
Luisa (Lulu) Cook
24 April 2015
Earth Day, 22 April, is a day to celebrate the glories of the natural world. For those of us who are aware of the ecological
“Gleanings in Buddha-Fields”: Pure Land Buddhism in Tibet
Georgios T. Halkias
24 April 2015
The origins of “Pure Land Buddhism,” or more precisely, “the Buddhism of Pure Lands,” can be traced to the developmental stages of the Mahayana tradition.
The Faceless Face: The Buddhist Origami of Giang Dinh
Meher McArthur
17 April 2015
Origami has evolved over the last few decades from a Japanese paper craft practiced mostly by children into an international pastime and a sophisticated form