Vow not to burn out; The Dalai Lama’s call to unite; How to be sick

05.19.2020

I Vow Not to Burn Out Mushim Ikeda says it’s not enough to help others. You have to take care of yourself too.

Buddhist leaders pen open letter encouraging Americans to vote “This is a truly critical time in American society,” the letter reads. “As Buddhist teachers and leaders, we recognize that every vote and voice needs to be heard.”

Transcending Time with Umeboshi Elissa Altman shares the story of “Grandma’s Ghost,” a 30-year-old Japanese umeboshi plum, and the healing it brought in this difficult time.

Watch: The Dalai Lama releases coronavirus “Call to Unite,” read by Archbishop Desmond Tutu This new video features a “special message to the world” from the 14th Dalai Lama, read by his friend Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

The Lion’s Roar Podcast: How to Be Sick with Pema Khandro Rinpoche and Toni Bernhard Buddhist teachers Toni Bernhard and Pema Khandro Rinpoche have both known chronic illness first hand. In this conversation — especially relevant in the coronavirus era — they talk personally about relating to health and sickness through the Buddhist lens, and Bernhard describes the teachings that continue to help her find peace 20 years after being diagnosed with a life-changing illness.

Glimpses of Awakening Although enlightenment can seem like an unreachable goal, says Judy Lief, we’re actually having glimpses of it all the time.

How Do You Step Forward? Jules Shuzen Harris asks: in the infinity of suchness, how do you achieve spiritual progress?