Winter 2008 Issue

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Features

Spotless from the Start
In order to overcome the five main obstacles facing a bodhisattva, says Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, we must realize that all beings are primordially pure. He presents the essential teachings on buddhanature from the Uttaratantra Shastra.

Zen Has No Gates
A newly published commentary by Nyogen Senzaki, one of the great Zen masters of the twentieth century, on the classic koan collection, The Gateless Gate.

Can Buddhism Save the Planet?
Buddhism may be our planet’s only real hope, say David Loy and John Stanley. They’re sounding an urgent call for an international gathering of Buddhist leaders to address the ecological crisis before it’s too late.

Next-Gen Buddhism
Sumi Loundon Kim, Norman Fischer, Rod Meade Sperry, and Iris Brilliant discuss the future of Buddhism in a post-baby boomer world. Introduction by Diana Winston.

Oh Mighty Buddha
Bill Porter travels to China’s ancient Yunkang caves, where devotees carved more than fifty thousand Buddhist statues, including some of the largest and most magnificent Buddhas ever set in stone.

Departments

Commentary - each issue features an editorial written by one of the main teachers in Western Buddhism. Karen Maezen Miller: Looking Under the Bed.

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: So many Buddhists continue eating meat and wearing leather and fur. I don’t understand this. What is your view? Narayan Liebenson Grady’s answer. Email your practice questions.

Reviews - Divine Stories, translated by Andy Rotman. Reviewed by David Drewes. Brilliant Moon: The Autobiography of Dilgo Khyentse and Light of Fearless Indestructible Wisdom: The Life and Legacy of HH Dudjom Rinpoche. Reviewed by Benjamin Bogin. Sailing Home, by Norman Fischer. Reviewed by Ben Howard.

Book Briefs - Alexander Gardner reviews 9 of the latest books on Buddhism

Dharma Dictionary - Glenn Wallis defines sabba

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: Buddhist Peace Fellowship by Andrea Miller.

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

Journeys - Peter Aronson: The Halloween Monk

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