Taking the Dalai Lama Seriously
By Melvin McLeodOn the cover: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, photo by Abbie Trayler-Smith/Panos Pictures
feature section: the dalai lama
Heart of the Dalai Lama
For thirty-five years Pico Iyer has been a friend,observer, and student of the Dalai Lama. He reveals the simple human secret that makes His Holiness the most beloved spiritual fgure in the world.Radar of Compassion
Pico Iyer on the Dalai Lama’s unerring ability to home in on those who most need his love.
Love
Makes the Difference
The Dalai Lama draws lessons for all of us from his own experience
dealing with difficult times.
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Dalai Lama
The Shambhala Sun is proud to
share this special selection
of pieces by and about this unique teacher and world leader. Now updated
with His Holiness's 2010 appearance schedule.
Compassion in Action
The people of Tibet have taught us much about compassion and kindness. It's time to give back. Andrea Miller looks at three organizations working to support the Tibetan people.RELATED SHAMBHALASUN.COM SPOTLIGHT:
Helping
Tibet: An online resource guide
Links to organizations
supporting Tibetans both inside Tibet and in exile, as compiled by
Andrea Miller, as a complement to "Compassion in Action."
more may 2010 features
Dharma Punx
Buddhism is famed for its ability to adapt to new cultures. So it must be with new generations. David Swick reports from New York.
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Noah
Levine:
A three-part interview
The author and
teacher behind the Dharma Punx movement on being a
teacher, the outreach work that means so much to him, an "American
Buddhism," and more.RELATED SHAMBHALASUN.COM SPOTLIGHT:
Buddhism for a New Generation
Teachings from and profiles about Noah Levine, Ethan Nichtern, Sumi Loundon, and others who are leading the way.RELATED SHAMBHALA SUN AUDIO:
What is the sound of the next generation of Buddhist Music?
Listen to three complete songs from the forthcoming CD, Dhamma Gita: Music of Young Practitioners Inspired by The Dhamma.
Adoption
Yuto, says author Leza Lowitz, is a healer of hearts; he’s Japanese, Jewish, universal. Here Lowitz shares the experience of letting this special child into her life.
The
Science of Love
Barry Boyce reports
on the growing number of scientists who are studying how to bring out
the best in human nature.
the mindful society
The Law of Mindfulness
Traditional
legal training focuses on overcoming external challenges. Now, an
increasing number of lawyers are working on their inner challenges in an
effort to improve their law practice, benefit clients and colleagues,
provide better training for other lawyers, and, ultimately, yield better
justice.RELATED SHAMBHALASUN.COM SPOTLIGHT:
The
Mindful
Society
The
Life of the Buddha
