Damon Albarn, former frontman for Britpop sensations Blur, composed a Buddhist-themed opera based on a classic 16th c. Chinese novel.
Meditating… with Kittens!
Sumi Loundon Kim starts your week with a lighthearted moment, reflecting on two surprising little dharma teachers who’ve come into her life.
New from The Under 35 Project: “Throw Out Your Empties”
Kieran Cunningham issues a call to identify and eliminate “empties” – those loose, unmindful expressions we use on a daily basis.
Confession of a Lapsed Non-meat-eater
Rod Meade Sperry reflects on the compassion and difficulty of changing your diet to vegan.
“Full Metal Monk” Boo Roth creates public art in Minnesota
Inked, yet sporting the orange robe of a Buddhist monk in the Cambodian tradition, Boo Roth is not hard to spot – neither is his artwork.
Seeing Fresh: the Contemplative Photograph of the Week
Each week we choose an image that’s been submitted to seeingfresh.com that really exemplifies the practice of contemplative photography.
Gyuto Monks of Tibet set to take the stage at Glastonbury, issue new recordings
The Gyuto Monks of Tibet, with their unique overtone chanting, are once again collaborating with some cutting-edge musicians and producers.
Is Edward Snowden really a Buddhist?
Is Edward Snowden a Buddhist? If one were to read the widely-circulated AP profile on the NSA leaker, one could be led to believe so.
Could the next Dalai Lama be a woman?
The Dalai Lama: “If the circumstances are such that a female Dalai Lama is more useful, then automatically a female Dalai Lama will come.”
“Fresh seeing” in the rain
Each week we choose an image that’s been submitted to seeingfresh.com that really exemplifies the practice of contemplative photography.









