The spiritual path is like any journey we take into uncharted territory—we need a map, a vehicle, and a guide to reach our destination. JUDY LIEF takes us on the three-yana journey of Vajrayana Buddhism.

Click here to read "Journey to Awakening."

The Shambhala Sun is pleased to present a livestream of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche's teaching on Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's foreword to The Rain of Wisdom, a collection of Tibetan Buddhist songs of realization. The teachings will take place on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1. Check back here on Friday for a link that will let you watch it all live—and for free.

Also inside the May 2013 Shambhala Sun magazine:

ROSHI BERNIE GLASSMAN on the three pure precepts—cease from evil, do good, and do good for others— and why they all come down to a single point.

CLICK HERE to read "Bear Witness to All of Life."

"Getting Off the Emotional Rollercoaster"

This year’s annual “What the Buddhists Teach” Omega Institute program, co-presented by the Shambhala Sun Foundation, runs from July 19 to 21 and features Anyen Rinpoche, Polly Young-Eisendrath, and John Tarrant exploring emotions and how to work with them in everyday life.

CLICK HERE for more details and to register.

Read "Rebirth," a complete chapter from Chris Lemig's brave and harrowing new book, The Narrow Way: A Memoir of Coming Out, Getting Clean, and Finding Buddha. CLICK HERE.

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Younger Buddhists of today navigate their way through the modern world informed by a mix of Buddhist thought, creativity, and fierce individuality. The Under 35 Project gathers and shares a diverse range of their voices. Share your voice! Click here to see them all.