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Western Buddhism
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Does politics have a place in the dharma hall?
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Waking Up to Non-Buddhism
A growing internet-centered movement, rooted in intelligent critique with no taboos or off-limit topics, is picking up steam
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The Lion’s Roar
Originally released in 1985 in 16mm and beautifully remastered in 2021, The Lion’s Roar is an intimate portrait of the late 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Liberating the Sacred
Exploring tensions between context and transcendence in Western Buddhism
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From “Just Culture” to a Just Culture
An Asian American Buddhist on why embodying the cultures from which Buddhism came helps the dharma work on us from all angles.
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The Authenticity Trap
Trying to define what is truly Buddhist is probably a waste of time.
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The Merit Economy
What happens to Buddhist institutions when the traditional model of support—merit-based giving—changes?
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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.
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The Dangers of Diluted Buddhism
Some charismatic leaders take advantage of Western misconceptions rather than correct them, a Tibetan Buddhist teacher from the UK argues.
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