If you ignore power, you ignore powerful Buddhist teachings. Pema Khandro Rinpoche says that Buddhism teaches us how to be powerful and compassionate at the same time.
Conservative Christian group launches campaign against “Buddhist meditation” in public schools
A representative from the organization says mindfulness practices “are clearly antithetical to the Christian religion.”
Watch: Religious Leaders and Scientists Discuss Life’s Big Questions
In a new video, a Christian pastor, a Jewish rabbi, and a Buddhist priest sit down with a chemist, a paleontologist, and a volcanologist to discuss life’s big questions.
Commentary: Why I’m Not Attending Conferences in the USA
After the Muslim ban was instituted, Buddhist scholar and priest Jeff Wilson vowed to renounce his attendance at conferences in the USA. As a society, he says, it is imperative that we stop hiding behind borders.
The Case Against “Buddhism”
Randy Rosenthal talks to scholar Glenn Wallis about his thought-provoking new book” A Critique of Western Buddhism: Ruins of the Buddhist Real.”
Time Is Running Out
Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, Buddhadharma’s editor Tynette Deveaux looks at Buddhist perspectives on tackling climate change.
Our Furry Friends
Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, LionsRoar.com’s Rod Meade Sperry shares the lessons he’s learned through the years from loving and losing pets.
Dogen’s Instructions for Zazen
Shine the light inward. Body and mind will drop away. A meditation instruction from Eihei Dogen, one of Buddhism’s greatest teachers.
Shambhala New York to close due to lack of funds; plans to relocate
After 23 years, the meditation center has plans to move into a smaller space.
Lion’s Roar Staff’s Favorite Buddhist Books of 2018
Lion’s Roar staff members look back at 2018 and choose their favorite Buddhist book of the year.









