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Mountains have long held a sacred status in Tibet, transcending their physical grandeur to become revered … Two New Books Illuminate the Profound Intertwining of Pilgrimage and Ascetic Retreat in Tibetan BuddhismRead more

David Chadwick, a multifaceted figure whose life’s work profoundly shaped the understanding and preservation of Soto … David Chadwick, Chronicler of American Zen and Biographer of Shunryu Suzuki, Dies at 81Read more

In many Asian countries where Buddhism has profoundly shaped the social and cultural landscape for over … Karma as Active ResistanceRead more

One warm late summer evening, in a popular Upper East Side Manhattan steak house in the … The Flowing Nature of Being NiceRead more

The transition from one year to the next has long been a fertile ground for artistic … The Old Year: A Poetic Reflection on Time’s Unseen PassageRead more

The United States government’s forced removal and incarceration of over 110,000 people of Japanese ancestry during … The Gate of Memory Poems by Descendants of Nikkei Wartime IncarcerationRead more

Every Monday morning, a virtual sanctuary opens on Zoom, hosted by the Cambridge Public Library, where … Mindfulness in Later Life: A Cambridge Public Library Program Cultivates Wisdom and Connection Among EldersRead more

On an unseasonably warm spring day, a gathering convened at Nightmoves, a discreet bar and music … The Erotic as Awakening: Black Electronic Music as Embodied DharmaRead more

Tritrinn, a transgender renunciant within the Theravada Buddhist tradition of Thailand, embodies a profound spiritual journey … The Unfolding Path: Tritrinn and the Emergent Landscape of Transgender Renunciation in Thai Theravada BuddhismRead more

Venerable Pannavati Bhikkhuni, a groundbreaking figure in the Buddhist world and a beacon of compassionate action, … Venerable Pannavati Bhikkhuni, Trailblazing Buddhist Nun and Compassionate Activist, Dies at 75Read more