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Shakespeare’s Richard II opens with a king who seems to possess everything—the throne, the divine right … Finding the dharma in the archetypes of ShakespeareRead more

"Consciousness is the only valuable thing. Money is not," states Chinese electronic musician Howie Lee, his … The Profound Resonance of Silence: Howie Lee’s Sonic Pilgrimage to Tibetan MonasteriesRead more

Enryaku-ji, a sprawling Buddhist temple complex nestled atop Mount Hiei northeast of Kyoto, has long been … An Obon Legend of Compassion and RedemptionRead more

In the landscape of contemporary poetry, Samyak Shertok emerges as a profound voice, one that grapples … Experimental Elegies for a Homeland Forge a New Language of Grief and LossRead more

Language is an intrinsic element of human identity, and the inability to express oneself in one’s … The Preservation of Tibetan Language: A Swiss Scholar’s Dedication to Cultural ContinuityRead more

The ancient teachings on the Bodhisattva Ideal, recently presented in a scholarly translation, offer a profound … The Bodhisattva Ideal: A Timeless Guide to Compassionate ActionRead more

Norma Ryuko Kaweloku Wong Roshi, an esteemed figure at the intersection of Zen Buddhism, Native Hawaiian … Who We Are Becoming Matters: The Courage, Wisdom, and Aloha We Need in the Timeplace of CollapseRead more

Twenty years after its landmark exploration of "Nirvana: Three Takes," Tricycle: The Buddhist Review has once … Anatta: Three Teachers Explore the Profound Concept of No-SelfRead more

The Morgan Lehman Gallery in Manhattan recently showcased the compelling work of Naomi Basu, a New … Naomi Basu: Bridging Tibetan Iconography and Contemporary ExpressionRead more

The pursuit of spiritual enlightenment, a cornerstone of Buddhist philosophy, can paradoxically become the most significant … The Obstacle of Enlightenment: Finding Joy and Progress on the Buddhist PathRead more