Shamatha meditation—mindfulness or concentration—is the foundation of Buddhist practice. Lama Rod Owens teaches us a version from the Vajrayana tradition. Shamatha means “peaceful abiding” or [...]
How can some people be basically good and actively try to do harm?
Question: Buddhism stresses having compassion for others, trying to reach the “soft spot” in their hearts in order to [...]
Advice for Women in a Secret Sexual Relationship with Their Buddhist Teacher
Lama Willa Miller offers nine pieces of advice for women who find themselves in secret relationships with their [...]
Karma: The Choice Is Yours
There are two ways to understand dependent origination, teaches Ajahn Buddhadasa. But only one leads to [...]
When a Buddhist Teacher Crosses the Line
The teacher-student relationship in Vajrayana Buddhism is intense and complex. It is easy to misunderstand and can even [...]
In Our Magazines
Inside the November 2017
Lion’s Roar magazine
The November 2017 Lion’s Roar magazine features teachings on death — and why having awareness of death is the secret to life — including Buddhist lessons for living and dying well from Ajahn Chah and Judy Lief, and an exclusive look at the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Inside the Fall 2017 Buddhadharma magazine
In this special 15th-anniversary issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly, we celebrate with a selection from some of the best teachings and articles we’ve published over the last fifteen years.
Pema Chödrön and Jack Kornfield talk “The Wondrous Path of Difficulties”
A conversation with Pema Chödrön and Jack Kornfield, moderated by Michael Krasny about the everyday [...]
Preparing to Die
Death is a journey into the unknown, but like any journey it goes better if you’re prepared. Andrew Holecek [...]
How to Feed Your Demons
Lama Tsultrim Allione teaches you an innovative technique to turn your inner demons into friends. Feeding [...]
Practice: What Are My Intentions for Today?
A daily intention-setting practice, from Sylvia Boorstein. Read her full teaching on the power of the Buddhist [...]
5 Practices to Help Accept the Immense Challenge of Climate Change
Climate change can feel so immense that it hurts just to think about. Lama Willa Miller offers five [...]
Buddhist author George Saunders wins Man Booker Prize for “Lincoln in the Bardo”
George Saunders has won the Man Booker Prize — awarded for the best original novel published in the UK — for [...]