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The Women’s March on Washington: Pink Pussyhats—Enantiodromia

By Jean Shinoda Bolen — 2017

Until the marches, “pussy” was treated like a four-letter dirty word. What followed, as women responded to the crass reference to them as a body part, became an enantiodromia—a derogatory and shameful word became transformed into its opposite.

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The Burning Heart of a Bodhisattva

On the 55th anniversary of Thich Quang Duc’s self-immolation, Edward Tick shares what he has learned from his pilgrimages to the site of the monk’s famous protest.

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Women strive for larger roles in male-dominated religions

Women have been elected heads of national governments on six continents. They have flown into space, served in elite combat units and won every category of Nobel Prize. The global #MeToo movement, in 15 months, has toppled a multitude of powerful men linked to sexual misconduct.

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The Power of One

It's time to open our minds and hearts to the innumerable connections we share with others—in our families, communities, social systems, and on our planet—and strive to understand what it means to be human now.

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Forum: Hear Our Voices

Myokei Caine-Barrett, Narayan Helen Liebenson, Rebecca Li, and Myoan Grace Schireson share their experiences and insights into being a female teacher and leader in today’s world.

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Protest Is My Spiritual Practice

Lama Rod Owens says protesting is a spiritual act that engages the practitioner’s body, speech, and mind in service to others. But many Buddhists are resistant to resistance.

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Making Our Way: On Women and Buddhism

Grace Schireson, Christina Feldman, Rita Gross, and Lama Palden Drolma discuss how women are defining new roles as Buddhist leaders, teachers, and practitioners. Introduction by Sandy Boucher

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The Dance of Gender: A Woman’s Guide to American Buddhism

Author Sandy Boucher introduces the American Buddhist scene—its issues, weaknesses, and strengths—to women interested in taking up Buddhist practice.

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Love Everyone: A Guide for Spiritual Activists

Real political change must be spiritual. Real spiritual practice has to be political. Buddhist teachers Sharon Salzberg and Rev. angel Kyodo williams on how we can bring the two worlds together to build a more just and compassionate society.

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