Category: Dharma & Society
A Prayer for Peace
Thich Nhat Hanh shares a prayer that was used throughout South Vietnam in 1965 to rouse the willingness to work for peace.
Buddhist teacher and feminist Rita Gross dies following stroke
Rita Gross, a prominent scholar on Buddhism and gender and a senior Buddhist teacher, has died.
How Steve Jobs found Buddhism
A 1974 trip sparked an interest in Buddhism that stayed with Steve Jobs for the rest of his life, evolving and emerging in unexpected ways.
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche returns from four years of retreat
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche has resurfaced from a four year ascetic retreat in the Himalayas.
Thinley Norbu Rinpoche’s successor is confirmed
A young boy in Bhutan has been recognized as the reincarnation of Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, an important Nyingma teacher and eldest son of Dudjom Rinpoche.
What does The Walking Dead’s Morgan know about “The Art of Peace”?
If you watch AMC's TV juggernaut The Walking Dead, you probably noticed that a book called The Art of Peace featured heavily on last night's episode.
15 Buddhist leaders pen climate change statement to world leaders
Buddhist leaders, including the Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh, have issued a statement on climate change.
Richard Gere: “Homeless” story a hoax, but let’s engage on this issue
The viral post was a hoax, but, says Richard Gere, the issue is very real.
Mark Zuckerberg says “Buddhism is an amazing religion”
Early this morning, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg posted a photo of himself praying at Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi’an, China. Zuckerberg is visiting Asia to promote Facebook — though the network is blocked in China. Zuckerberg’s wife, Priscilla Chan, is Buddhist. In his post, Zuckerberg wrote that he offered a prayer for his wife at the…
Apple adds two Buddhist emojis
Apple's iOS9.1 came out last week, and with it came 184 new emojis — including two Buddhist icons.
Thich Nhat Hanh to receive Catholic “Peace on Earth” award
Thich Nhat Hanh will receive the 2015 Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom award on October 31, the 50th anniversary of the same honor being granted to Dr. King.
Rainbow Dharma: Teachings and articles for, about, and by LGBTIQ Buddhists
Everyone struggles with questions about identity. For LGBTIQ people, those questions can be more pressing. We look at how Buddhist wisdom can help.
Dalai Lama calls for action on climate change
On October 20th the Dalai Lama issued a special video message calling for action on climate change at COP21, highlighting the situation in Tibet.
Be a part of 24 hours of meditation for the earth on November 1
In advance of the UN climate change meeting, spiritual activists are organizing "24 Hours of Meditation for the Earth."
How Great Vow Monastery makes mindful marimba music
Andrea Miller talks to Great Vow Monastery co-abbot Jan Chozen Bays about how her monastery attracts young people and makes mindful marimba music.
Three Buddhist teachers explain the essence of “Prayer for Everyone”
This week, one.org is promoting #PrayerForEveryone, a global interfaith campaign to draw awareness to the Global Goals For Sustainable Development.
East Bay Meditation Center’s holding Power to the Planet fundraiser
East Bay Meditation Center is holding a fundraiser in Oakland on October 23 2015 called Power to the Planet.
You’re invited to sign “A Buddhist Declaration on Climate Change”
The declarations represents a global Buddhist statement.
Dharma Rain Plants Zen in Portland
For almost fifty years, from 1936 until 1983, a twenty-six-acre plot of land in Portland, Oregon, was used as a gravel pit and construction landfill.
Buddhist artist creates anti-war installation in Brooklyn
Bettina WitteVeen's art installation "When We Were Soldiers… once and young" runs from Sept 19 to Oct 24 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Hospital.