Whether meditating or doing headstands, Susan Moon’s small self continues to reach for something beyond.
We Always Have Joy
The sun doesn’t stop shining just because there are clouds in the sky. Our buddhanature is always present and available, even in difficulty.
You Are Already Dying
The most profound meditation, says Joan Halifax, is contemplating the certainty of your own death.
Happily Ever After
A gay couple’s decision to wed threw them into the heart of an American culture war.
The Turtle
Where do spirituality and environmentalism meet? Rick Bass on the wonder of releasing a painted turtle on the safe side of the road.
Between the Lines of the Red Leather Diary
Lily Koppel on the Buddhist backstory of her best-selling book, the Red Leather Diary.
The Buddha and Suze Orman
There are surprising parallels between the noble truths of Buddhism and money guru Suze Orman’s advice on getting real financially.
Joan Halifax: Fearless and Fragile
After a life time of contemplating death and caring for the dying, Zen teacher Joan Halifax reflects on her life’s work.
Free from the Prison of Gender Roles
Joan Sutherland reviews “A Garland of Feminist Reflections: Forty Years of Religious Exploration” by Rita Gross.
Books In Brief – May 2009
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the May 2009 issue of Lion’s Roar magazine.