Twenty-two years ago, Pascal Auclair had to come to terms with his own mortality. Now, as a Buddhist meditation teacher, he’s helping others do it. Profile by Lindsay Kyte. It was 1995 and Pascal [...]
Letter to Sogyal Rinpoche from current and ex-Rigpa members details abuse allegations
A letter dated July 14, 2017 and signed by current and ex-members of Rigpa, the international network of centers and [...]
Our Teachers Are Not Gods
Longtime practitioner and psychotherapist Rob Preece says even though as students we may be devoted to our teachers, we [...]
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 Sonami, Bob [...]
Remembering Buddhist teacher Michael Stone
Stone, 42, was an activist, family man, and teacher of yoga and Buddhism. [Friday, July 21 update: Carina Stone, Erin [...]
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.
The Four Essential Points of Letting Go in the Bardo
It’s when we lose the illusion of control—when we’re most vulnerable and exposed—that we can discover the [...]
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 Practice Tonglen
Pema Chödrön teaches us “sending and taking,” an ancient Buddhist practice to awaken compassion. With each [...]
How to Practice Walking Meditation
Illustrations by Tomi Um. Leslie Booker offers step-by-step instruction. In the four foundations of [...]
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 [...]
How do you text “I’m meditating”?
How do you say "I'm busy developing insight into the nature of mind," in a text? Soon, you'll be able to say [...]