Winter Issue 2007

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Features

Ordinary Buddha
Thich Nhat Hanh examines the teachings of Master Linji (Rinzai), who shook the Buddhist world by telling his students to drop their enlightenment agenda and simply be their true, ordinary selves.

Are We Equal Yet?
Buddhist scholar Rita Gross says that many of the barriers to women’s development and recognition as dharma teachers remain firmly entrenched.

Hear Them Roar
Contemporary women practitioners are spearheading efforts to reconstruct the lives of Buddhism’s women ancestors. A special collection of essays, stories and poems brings their lion’s roar back to life.

Forum: Psychology and Buddhism
Jack Kornfield, Harvey Aronson, and Judith Lief discuss what these two approaches to working with the mind share, how they differ, and whether we need both. Introduction by Mark Epstein.

In Translation: Endless Moments of Insight
Mahasi Sayadaw’s newly translated, step-by-step instructions for the practice of insight meditation.

Departments

Commentary - each issue features an editorial written by one of the main teachers in Western Buddhism. Jan Chozen Bays: Zenshin’s Example.

Letters - Email letters to the Editor.

First Thoughts - a collection of short essays to open the journal, by notable teachers and writers

Ask the Teachers - Question: I received a breast cancer diagnosis in January and have almost finished chemotherapy, which will be followed by radiation treatment. I’m confused about where to stand between accepting impermanence and having the hope and desire to live until my old age, which may help my recovery. Zenkei Blanche Hartman’s answer. Email your practice questions.

Reviews - Allen Ginsberg’s Buddhist Poetics, by Tony Trigilio. Reviewed by Marc Olmsted. The Buddhist Dead: Practices, Discourses, Representations, edited by Bryan J. Cuevas and Jacqueline Stone. Reviewed by Rita Langer. Buddhism, Power and Political Order, edited by Ian Harris. Reviewed by David Loy.

Book Briefs - Alexander Gardner reviews 11 of the latest books on Buddhism

Dharma Dictionary - Ajahn Munindo defines nekkhamma.

Centers and Programs - A section highlighting upcoming programs being offered at various centers.

MahaSangha News - the latest news from Buddhist communities across North America, and the world. Email in your community news.

Profile - In this issue: The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies.

Network Directory - A directory of meditation and yoga centers throughout North America.

Journeys - Cynthia Kear: Death on a Beautiful Day

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