In the third issue in our 40th anniversary series, Melvin McLeod look at what how Western Buddhists can to deepen their practice and study of Buddhism.
Could our forebears have imagined?
In our Weekend Reader newsletter, Buddhadharma deputy editor Koun Franz says it’s time to see how big the dharma can really be.
Why Meditation isn’t Enough
We can’t just blindly meditate, says Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche. Our practice must be illuminated by deep, critical study of the Buddhist teachings.
What If This Is It?
Throughout her life, GaBrilla Ballard has often vacillated between the extremes of grasping and pushing away. In a seemingly mundane moment, she finds the beauty of the center.
Can Buddhism Meet the Climate Crisis?
David Loy makes clear what Buddhism offers in the face of climate change. From the Spring 2019 issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Quarterly.
In Our Magazines
Inside the September 2019
Lion’s Roar magazine
The September 2019 issue of Lion’s Roar features Buddhist wisdom on how to make friends with yourself. Inside, you’ll Buddhist techniques to free yourself from guilt, shame, and self-criticism; wisdom from five Buddhists on the front lines of right activism; a conversation between Buddhist teacher Sharon Salzberg and singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash; Buddhist book reviews; and much more.
Inside the Fall 2019 Buddhadharma magazine
The Fall 2019 issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly is a special women’s issue highlighting and celebrating women’s enormous contribution to the dharma. Inside, a new translation of the Therigatha brings to life the voices of the earliest Buddhist nuns, a panel of women teachers share their experiences and insights, and Judith Hertog profiles the Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women. You’ll also find Ask the Teachers, book reviews, and more.
What is the Gohonzon?
In Nichiren Shu Buddhism, the gohonzon is a calligraphic scroll that can guide Buddhist practitioners toward enlightenment.
Sleepy Mind, Monkey Mind
Anita Feng shares how to stop going back and forth between drowsiness and “monkey mind.”
How to Practice Loving-Kindness
Joanna Hardy teaches us the famed Buddhist practice of metta – offering love to ourselves and others.
How to Practice Shamatha Meditation
Shamatha meditation is the foundation of Buddhist practice. Lama Rod Owens teaches us a version from the Vajrayana tradition.
Good Failure
You may fail to change the system, says Courtney E. Martin, but it’s a good failure if you’ve made life a little kinder or more beautiful.
First Do No Harm
When the Buddha attained enlightenment, he touched the earth. If he touched it now, it would cry out in pain.
Restoring the Mind to Kindness
Sylvia Boorstein on how to rescue your mind when confusion overwhelms it into suffering.
Tools to Wake Up and Grow Up
Krista Tippett shares what she feels is the most helpful message Buddhism can offer in the coming decades.