The Pope, the Climate, and Enlightened Society

Followers of many traditions come together to contemplate climate change through study of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si by Russell Rogers See article

The Gradual Power of Meditation

A Reflection on the Practice of Meditation by Linda Lewis See article

Howard University: The First Eight

Open Letter To The Shambhala Community See article

Letter from the Sakyong Wangmo

The Sakyong Wangmo writes to us from Nepal See article

The Warriors Who Are Meek

The Shambhala Monastic Order’s first temporary monastic training program comes to completion. by Shastri Loden Nyima, Monastic Secretary to Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche See article

Taking Refuge

The Tibetan word for refuge is chup, “to be protected by.” Every day we wake up and tacitly take refuge in something that we think will offer us security and protection. Most of the time we put our poker chip on the little thing that says “desire.” See article

Contemplating Action on Climate Change, Part II

Calling for Meditation in Action on Climate Change –A Further Exploration by Acharya Marty Janowitz See article

Contemplating Action on Climate Change, Part I

Calling for Meditation in Action on Climate Change –A Further Exploration by Acharya Marty Janowitz See article

Paying Attention to Impermanence

In this podcast episode, David Perrin engages the Weekly Dharma Gathering crowd in a lively exchange around one of the foundational tenets of Buddhism: Impermanence. See article

Money and Inspiration

This is the continuation of an article on the psychology of money for organizers, business people, and individuals. Part I focused on the connection of inspiration and money (see Inspiration and Money – Part I). Part II follows with more practical suggestions. See article