One element of Simien’s identity isn’t obvious in his Netflix hit: Buddhism. But it’s there. Talking to Justin Simien, it’s clear that the characters in his show, Dear White People, come from [...]
That Time I Sobbed My Way Through a Himalayan Meditation Retreat
After soldiering through his grief, Jaimal Yogis sat down, looked at his mind, and let the floodgates open. There were a [...]
The Best of Pema Chödrön: Life, Quotes, and Books
Like all explorers, we are drawn to discover what’s out there without knowing yet if we have the courage to face [...]
That Driver Could Be Your Mother
Compassion and rebirth are two traditional Buddhist tenets that both came together for me recently as I sat reflecting [...]
What Makes You a Buddhist?
It’s not the clothes you wear, the ceremonies you perform, or the meditation you do, says Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse. [...]
In Our Magazines
Inside the May 2017 Lion’s Roar magazine
The May 2017 issue of Lion's Roar features advice from eleven Buddhist teachers on how to meditate like the Buddha, a Buddhist call to action written by thirteen prominent teachers, an inspiring teaching from Thich Nhat Hanh, and much more.
Inside the Summer 2017 Buddhadharma magazine
Look inside the Summer 2017 issue of Buddhadharma, with features on exploring emptiness, and why shunyata is dynamic, intimate, and workable.
Fear and Fearlessness: What the Buddhists Teach
So much of our suffering—as individuals and as a society—is caused by fear. In fact, according to Buddhism, [...]
Ask the Teachers: Should I meditate if I can’t stop thinking about porn?
Question: I’m addicted to pornography; I have been for a long time. I have good days in my practice, but often [...]
How to Make All Your Work Meaningful
Whether you’re waiting tables or washing laundry, meditating or making art, the key, Roshi Pat Enkyo O'Hara [...]
How to Raise an Emotionally Resilient Child
Emotional health, says parent coach Krissy Pozatek, means accepting the full range of human emotions, both the [...]
Intimate Relationship as a Spiritual Crucible
Living with someone we love, with all the joys and challenges, is one of the best ways to grow spiritually. [...]
Silencing the Inner Critic
The nagging, negative voice of self-judgement, says Christina Feldman, is a powerful affliction best met with [...]