Interviews
The actor, narrator, and Zen priest talks about his approach to acting and Buddhism.
Public Safety, Redefined
New York City Democratic mayoral nominee and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams envisions a city in which police meditate before and after they hit the streets.
Q&A with Meditation Teacher Kathy Cherry
The somatic awareness practitioner used to be a jeweler and keeps a well-balanced collection of books on her nightstand, including, right now, A Discovery of Witches.
Bhante Gunaratana on Guiding Meditations via Zoom, Daily Mindfulness, and Facing Death
The Theravada Buddhist monk affectionately known as ‘Bhante G’ reflects on the past year and offers advice to new practitioners
Meditation for Med Students
Zen practitioner and general surgery resident Rebecca Williams-Karnesky teaches mindfulness to overwhelmed medical students.
‘My Consciousness Can Now Prepare for Death’
In this interview from 2000, Ram Dass discusses entering the final chapter of his life and how his sudden illness was a "stroke of luck."
“Buddhism Is What Science Should Be Doing”
Robert Thurman discusses the Buddha’s scientific worldview and argues that it is less dogmatic than modern science.
Buddhism’s Postmodern Age
Western Buddhism has entered a new chapter, influenced by social justice movements such as Black Lives Matter and #MeToo, according to the new book American Dharma.
Personal Reflections Interviews
Jazz Hands and Joy
A book editor reflects on the lessons he learned during a week-long visit with the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
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