Fall 2008 Issue

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Features

Becoming the Mountains and Rivers
John Daido Loori examines Dogen’s Mountains and Rivers Sutra, revealing why “entering the mountain” means leaving yourself behind.

Practice Like Your Hair’s on Fire
Enlightenment is possible in this lifetime, says Gelek Rinpoche, but only if we make the most of this rare and fleeting opportunity to wake up.

Brothers First
What’s it like being the Dalai Lama’s kid brother? Tendzin Choegyal talks with Lisa Katayama about his struggles with rebellion, alcoholism, and depression, and the big brother who has stood by him through it all.

Do You Believe in Miracles?
Glenn Wallis, Judy Lief, and Ari Goldfield explore the supernatural in Buddhism, debating whether it’s fact or fiction and what role it plays in our practice. Introduction by Andy Karr.

The Real Practice of Mindfulness
Mindfulness involves more than just “being in the moment,” explains Andrew Olendzki. Through examining the Abhidharma teachings, he uncovers what mindfulness practice really is and how it works.

A Lotus in Mormon Land
Buddhist scholar Charles Prebish reports from Utah, where he’s discovered a thriving Buddhist community that’s getting along just fine with its Mormon neighbors.

Departments

Commentary - each issue features an editorial written by one of the main teachers in Western Buddhism. Jack Kornfield: Buddhism’s Call to Action.

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: How does one deal with one’s sexuality on an individual level, within sangha, and especially with Buddhists in a teaching role? Zenkei Blanche Hartman’s answer. Email your practice questions.

Reviews - Footprints in the Snow: The Autobiography of a Chinese Buddhist Monk, by Master Sheng Yen. Reviewed by David Berman. When a Woman Becomes a Religious Dynasty: The Samding Dorje Phagmo of Tibet, by Hildegard Diemberger. Reviewed by Holly Gayley.

Dharma Classics - Diana Winston reviews The First Buddhist Women by Susan Murcott.

Book Briefs - Alexander Gardner reviews 8 of the latest books on Buddhism

Dharma Dictionary - Daigaku Rummé defines sutra

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: University of the West by Andrea Miller.

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

Journeys - Susan Piver: We’re So Close, It’s Lonely

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