Looking for a late-night snack, the young Martin Luther King, Jr., discovers instead the truth of interdependence. A short story by Charles Johnson.
Sojun Mel Weitsman, founder of Berkeley Zen Center, dies at 91
Sojun Mel Weistman, founder and abbot of Berkeley Zen Center, passed away on Thursday, January 7.
On the Podcast: How to give the gift of Buddhist wisdom to prisoners
How we get dharma to prisoners who want it — with your help.
My Grandmother’s Hands: Resmaa Menakem and Pamela Ayo Yetunde in Conversation
Menakem discusses the practices and insights shared in his NYT bestseller, “My Grandmother’s Hands.”
iBme Brings Mindfulness to Teens of Color
After launching their first Teens of Color in-person retreat in 2019, Inward Bound Mindfulness Education pivots to online programming.
Bringing Right and Wise Intention to POC Sanghas
In this excerpt from her new book co-edited with Cheryl A. Giles, “Black and Buddhist,” Pamela Ayo Yetunde offers advice for POC considering entering a dharma community, and shares the importance of utilizing Right Intention when doing so.
“The world needs people like you” — a post-election pep talk from Roshi Joan Halifax
During Upaya Zen Center’s November 6th’s Jukai and Tokudo ceremony Roshi Joan Halifax took a few moments to acknowledge the the US presidential election.
The Natural Warmth of the Heart
In the difficulties of your life, says Pema Chödrön, you will discover your natural love and warmth.
Meet the Teacher: David Loy
David Loy gets personal with the Lion’s Roar readership.
Historic Class of Diverse Dharma Teachers Graduates
After an intensive four-year program, a diverse group of 20 practitioners graduated from the Spirit Rock Teacher Training Program on September 11.