Free Yourself From the 7 Obsessions; Faith Leaders Gather to Improve Rikers Island; Grandmother's Wisdom

 

11.09.2021

How to Free Yourself from the 7 Obsessions Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John shares how to free ourselves from deep-rooted habitual patterns.

Faith Leaders Gather to Help Improve Conditions at Rikers Island Jail Complex On September 29th, 2021, over 30 local faith leaders gathered to help improve conditions of the juvenile building at New York’s infamous Rikers Island jail complex. Introduction by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong. Photos by A. Jesse Jiryu Davis.

Grandmother’s Wisdom Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu’s grandmother taught him that it’s the human condition to be lonely. Being mindful of our loneliness connects us to all others who are feeling the same way.

Commentary: Why Buddhists Should Support the Resistance in Myanmar Derek Pyle shares his thoughts on the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, and why it’s important for the international community to respond.

Celebrating 15 Years: The Lion’s Roar Online Auction is happening soon! Register to bid, browse the catalogue, and get ready to join the fun November 12-28.

The BIPOC Youth Justice and Healing Fellowship is calling for nominations The two-year BIPOC Youth Justice and Healing Fellowship will train and support a cohort of emerging BIPOC youth spiritual activists in their aspirations and community-building work.

“Real but Not True”: How These Four Words Can Help With Strong Emotions Sometimes we think irrational things while the truth is right in front of us. When that happens, says Jeremy Mohler, four simple words can help bring us back to earth.