Roshi Joan Halifax shares two short prayers to set the intention for the new year.
Lama Tsomo on Buddhist Practices That Help Us Cultivate Wisdom & Connection
Rod Meade Sperry talks to Lama Tsomo about her new book “Deepening Wisdom, Deepening Connection.”
Buddhist nun Ayya Khema was a force of nature — and of unconditional love
Lion’s Roar’s Rod Meade Sperry talks to Leigh Brasington about a new posthumous release from Ayya Khema, “The Path to Peace: A Buddhist Guide to Cultivating Loving-kindness.”
Following climate activist’s self-immolation, Buddhist leaders release statement
“If we had known about his plans, we would have stopped him in any way possible,” the statement reads. “That would be our spiritual, moral and legal responsibility.”
Zopa, featuring Michael Imperioli, releases dharma-infused song, “Red Sky”
The lyrics to Zopa’s new track capture “fellow wanderers in samsara taking refuge in love,” Imperioli says.
“Joy Is a Clean Energy” — All about “Mission: Joy” and The Big Joy Project
Filmmaker Peggy Callahan and Dr. Elissa Epel are on a mission to spread wisdom of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
“I was transported” — music legend John McLaughlin on the inspiration of “Mila Repa”
The virtuoso musician’s new album is equal parts incendiary and reflective. And there’s a bit of Buddhism in the mix, too.
Remembering jazz legend and Buddhist Jerry Granelli
Jazz musician, composer, music teacher, and Buddhist practitioner Jerry Granelli died on July 20 at his home in Halifax, Nova Scotia, at age 80.
Meditation is some serious funny business for Bizarro comic-strip artist Dan Piraro
Rod Meade Sperry reports on the meditation advice recently shared by “Bizarro” creator Dan Piraro.
Listen to “Unenlightened” — Born I’s newest example of “trap music for meditators”
Listen to Born I’s third single from his upcoming album, “Unenlightened.”