Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Ayya Tathaaloka, Setsuan Gaelyn Godwin, and David Matsumoto explore their traditions’ different perspectives on awakening.
Why famed feminist bell hooks reads patriarchal writing
bell hooks, one of America’s most influential feminists, says some writing she loves that is written by patriarchal men.
Vandalized Buddhist shrine reopens in Salt Lake City
In January, vandals threw a 25-pound rock through the face of the terracotta Buddha head in Salt Lake City.
Farm animals find new life as Buddhists rescue them from slaughter
Inspired by the Buddhist practice of “life release,” Buddhist communities are coming up with new ways to save animals from slaughter.
Refuge Recovery addresses sexual misconduct allegations against founder Noah Levine
Noah Levine teaching at Against the Stream in Santa Monica on March 12, 2018. Screenshot via ATS on YouTube. Following sexual misconduct allegations, Noah Levine has taken a leave of absence from his role as president of the Refuge Recovery board.
We’re All Different: Musician Glenn Copeland on his journey as a Black, Buddhist, transgender artist
“Finding my practice was the single most important thing in my life,” says Glenn Copeland, one of Canada’s musical greats.
You and Me — It’s All One Thing
James Ishmael Ford finds that an ancient Zen story’s wisdom speaks quite well to our confusion around questions of identity, sexuality, and gender.
How to Eat an Apple
Thich Nhat Hanh and Dr. Lilian Cheung on how the simple act of mindfully eating an apple can bring you many delights.
How the Three Jewels Healed My Heart After Abuse
In the midst of an abusive relationship, Buddhist practitioner Ray Buckner says the three jewels were painfully absent from their life.
Ajahn Brahm resigns as spiritual director of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia
Ajahn Brahm. Screenshot via Buddhist Society of Western Australia on Youtube.Ajahn Brahm has resigned as the spiritual director of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BSWA).









