Buddhist Wisdom for the Coronavirus Era; What is suffering?; Jack Kornfield on having courage through difficulty

04.28.2020

Buddhist Teachings, Wisdom, and Practices for the Coronavirus Era The coronavirus crisis changed our world in just a matter of weeks, thrusting us into danger, uncertainty, fear, and of course social isolation. Adjusting to all this is a challenge for us all. Thankfully, there’s a wealth of Buddhist wisdom to help us.

Netflix’s cartoon “The Midnight Gospel” is a serious trip Stuck at home and sick of watching the same old stuff? The highly inventive and spiritually minded The Midnight Gospel (Netflix) is definitely not that.

Watch “Courage in Our Difficult Time,” from Jack Kornfield Jack Kornfield shares a new talk and guided meditation to help us navigate the global anxiety of the coronavirus pandemic with courage.

What Are the Five Recollections? Frank and pithy, these five reminders about the reality of impermanence and karma are attributed to the Buddha himself

The Lion’s Roar Podcast: Buddhist musician Arthur Russell’s Posthumous Album, Iowa Dream Arthur Russell was a genius musician, known for experimenting with genres from Indian classical to disco. He passed away at just 40 years old, leaving behind more than 1,000 tapes of unreleased music. Rod Meade Sperry asks Russell archivist Steve Knutson how these tapes fell into his possession, eventually becoming several posthumous albums, and about Russell's life as a Buddhist. Includes clips and a full track of Russell music.

Buddhists Must Awaken to the Ecological Crisis Buddhists, says David Loy, have often been slow to open their eyes to the problem of climate change. He examines key Buddhist teachings to try to understand why.

What Is Suffering? The Pali word dukkha is most commonly translated to English as “suffering.” Nine Buddhist teachers explain what suffering is, how we feel it, and why it isn’t a condemnation — it’s an opportunity.