Pema Chödrön teaches us “sending and taking,” an ancient Buddhist practice to awaken compassion. With each in-breath, we take in others’ pain. With each out-breath, we send them relief. Tonglen [...]
Remembering Buddhist teacher Michael Stone
Stone, 42, was an activist, family man, and teacher of yoga and Buddhism. Following a period of hospitalization that [...]
Everything Is Joyous: An interview with John Giorno
John Giorno is an important and vital poet, pop artist, and Buddhist — though his life and work have always transcended [...]
Confronting Abuse: Be Proactive
An Olive Branch presents an action plan for putting the necessary supports in place to protect sangha members from abuse [...]
A Path Beyond Death
Because of its emphasis on impermanence, people often think that Buddhism's view of death is that it doesn’t matter and [...]
In Our Magazines
Inside the July 2017 Lion’s Roar magazine
The July 2017 Lion’s Roar magazine features 12 leading teachers, writers, and activists reflecting on why the world needs the Dalai Lama more than ever, a teaching on freedom and joy from Jack Kornfield, advice on getting comfortable with imperfection, 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.
Include Everything
A teaching by Roshi Pat Enkyo O'Hara. A group of twelve of us lived on the streets in Lower Manhattan for [...]
If It Sounds Too Good to Be True…
When we pray, says Mark Unno, it’s important not to get caught up in magical thinking or to become attached to [...]
How to Transform Anger in 4 Steps
Using the traditional metaphor of the poison tree, Judy Lief teaches us four Buddhist techniques to work with [...]
How to Practice Walking Meditation
Illustrations by Tomi Um. Leslie Booker offers step-by-step instruction. In the four foundations of [...]
Touching Sound: A visit to the Rubin Museum’s thrilling new exhibit
“The World Is Sound," at New York City's Rubin Museum of Art, features the work of Éliane Radigue, Laetitia [...]
“Facing Death Is a Device for Tenderizing Hearts”
Twenty-two years ago, Pascal Auclair had to come to terms with his own mortality. Now, as a Buddhist [...]