Viewfinder: Police Fire Water Cannons at Monks
Police fire tear gas and use water cannons to disperse Sinhala extremist monks from Bodu Bala Sena on November 19th, 2018, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Can Buddhism Help Fight Climate Change?
At an idyllic retreat in California, the architect of the Paris deal argues that it can.
In Thailand, Ecology Monks Add a Moral Dimension to the Environmental Movement
Through rituals like tree ordinations some monks in Thailand are integrating Buddhist principles into sustainable ecological practices.
Viewfinder: Traditional Kandyan Dancers in Sri Lanka
Traditional Kandyan dancers perform during a procession in front of the Gangarama Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 1st, 2018.
Meditation May Not Make You a Better Person After All
A critical look at the research suggests its benefits are less than advertised.
The Kung Fu Nuns Teaching Self-Defense in the Himalayas
Nuns from the Drukpa lineage of Buddhism are known for their strength, athletic ability, and humanitarian relief work.
Can Mindfulness Fill Corporate America With Better, Happier Workers?
As corporate mindfulness initiatives continue their fashionable ascent among CEOs and consultants, it’s worth asking: Can a 2,500-year-old…
Feeling It: A Closer Look at Reiki
In every issue, we fix our gaze on an everyday photograph and chase down facts about details in the frame.
The Dangers of Spiritual Amateurism in America
Much of the forbidden, obscure, and esoteric knowledge that once made Buddhism and other religions difficult to study has now become accessible—with potentially dangerous results.