Oh Tara,
Protect Us
In this teaching, Thubten Chodron
comments on a prayer to the buddha Tara
to protect us from the eight dangers.
Deep Dive
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche’s Abhidharma Teachings
Sometimes referred to as Buddhist psychology, Abhidharma offers a detailed analysis of how the mind works, helping us uncover the patterns that shape our perception — and ultimately, how to transform them to recognize our true nature. This Deep Dive features Mingyur Rinpoche’s recent teachings on Abhidharma, largely drawn from his meditation manual Stainless Prajna.
“Abhidharma offers us the tools for exploring the nature of reality. There are step-by-step guidelines, whose purpose is to free us from suffering, alleviate suffering, and unroot our suffering, which is based on aversion, craving, and ignorance.””
—Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Watch: Mingyur Rinpoche teaches on Mindfulness of the Body
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche teaches us what it means to bring our mind and body into the present moment. Also included is a helpful reflection on the subject from Edwin Kelley.
Where Concentration and Insight Meet
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche guides us on a short meditation on the nature of breath. Also included is a helpful reflection on how we can use the breath to understand the nature of impermanence by Edwin Kelley.
Understanding Abhidharma, a.k.a. Buddhist Psychology
In this Q&A, Edwin Kelley answers key questions about Abhidharma, a.k.a. Buddhist Psychology.
The Building Blocks of Belonging
According to Willa Blythe Baker, making a strong, healthy community starts with understanding how it is constructed.
Cultivating the 5 Powers
Author, medical doctor, and Plum Village monastic Sister Dang Nghiem talks about how Thich Nhat Hanh taught the “five strengths” — faith, diligence, mindfulness, concentration, and insight — and how we can harness them to drive and deepen our dharma practice.
Dharma Books: Excerpts
The Story of Buddhist Reformer Venerable Ādicca Vamsa
Hein Htet Kyaw offers a profile of a monk, author, and hero of Buddhism deserving of true appreciation.
“mitigating dHARMa” site launches to support abuse/spiritual abuse survivors
The professional interfaith chaplain and committed Buddhist practitioner behind the site explains its impetus and structure.
Steadfast in the Middle of Samsara
Shinshu Roberts examines the suffering inherent in the bodhisattva path, what Dogen referred to as being “the blue lotus in the flame.”
Spanish translation of The Heart of Tibetan Language – Volume 1 released
“The main purpose of this Spanish edition is to offer all Spanish speakers — whether they know English or not — the opportunity to learn Tibetan and appreciate its nuances without relying on materials in other languages,” says translator Ana Carla Vergara Calvar.
Buddhism A–Z
Learn all about key Buddhist terms, concepts, and traditions in our in-depth glossary — perfect for beginners and committed dharma practitioners alike.
