If you’re still holding up and trying to meditate right now, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel invites you to fall down.
The Murder of George Floyd Must Be a Wake-Up Call for White Buddhists
In this commentary from Ray Buckner, they urge white Buddhists to see the call for the end of white supremacy as a Buddhist call to “make this life livable for all sentient beings.”
Listening Deeply for Peace
Peace will only become a reality when world leaders come to negotiations with the ability to hear the suffering at the root of all conflicts.
How to Practice Metta for a Troubled Time
Mushim Patricia Ikeda teaches us how to generate loving-kindness and good will as an antidote to hatred and fear.
Only Genuine Compassion Will Do
It’s not enough to simply to believe compassion is important. We must transform our thoughts and behaviour on a daily basis to cultivate compassion.
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Inside the July 2020
Lion’s Roar magazine
The July 2020 issue of Lion’s Roar magazine features teachings and meditations from leading dharma teachers to help us get through these difficult times. Inside, you’ll also find an exploration of the dharma of fashion by Otto von Busch; a profile of Christian writer Anne Lamott and her husband Neal Allan; Buddhist teacher Sharon Salzberg on how we can have the world we want; Buddhist book reviews; and much more.
Inside the Spring 2020 Buddhadharma magazine
The Spring 2020 issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Quarterly features in-depth teachings for cultivating your Buddhist practice and manifesting those teachings meaningfully in everyday life. Inside, you’ll find thoughtful commentaries, reviews of the latest Buddhist books, Ask the Teachers, and more.
Race, Reclamation, and the Resilience Revolution
In the wake of the death of George Floyd, a black man killed by police in Minneapolis, dharma teacher Larry Ward says we have to “create communities of resilience,” and offers his mantras for this time.
Awakening Fueled by Rage
As a dharma teacher, says Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, she’s told she shouldn’t feel or express rage, but she disagrees.
How to Practice Tonglen
Pema Chödrön teaches us Tonglen, “sending and taking,” an ancient Buddhist practice to awaken compassion.
How to Practice Shamatha Meditation
Shamatha meditation is the foundation of Buddhist practice. Lama Rod Owens teaches us a version from the Vajrayana tradition.
I Vow Not to Burn Out
Mushim Patricia Ikeda says it’s not enough to help others. You have to take care of yourself too.
Buddhist leaders pen open letter encouraging Americans to vote
Over 100 Buddhists teachers and leaders have signed an open letter to the Buddhist community across the United States encouraging them to join in a nationwide effort to register to vote.
The Lesson of Broken Eggs
There are no ordinary eggs, says Elissa Altman, and when treated with respect and care, they just might be the world’s most mundane, perfect food.
Six Kinds of Loneliness
To be without a reference point is the ultimate loneliness. It is also called enlightenment.