Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi unpacks the Buddha’s original mindfulness manual.
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Abhidhamma Dissects the Mind
The Abhidhamma, says Bhikkhu Bodhi, breaks open how the mind works, what cognition is, and how there can be thoughts without a thinker.
The Whole Path Is Ethics
Only three steps of the Buddha’s noble eightfold path are explicitly about ethics. But look more deeply, says Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi,
and you’ll discover that ethics are at the heart of all of them.
Taking Action to Feed the Hungry: A National Call to Buddhists
Buddhist Global Relief has launched a new online initiative, “Buddhist Action to Feed the Hungry.” Founder Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi shares the history of the organization and the event.
From Tragedy Springs Hope: Reflections on the Killing of George Floyd
Fulfilling the aspiration of the Black Lives Matter movement, says Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, will require extensive changes both in our institutions and our ways of thought.
A Buddhist Perspective on Women’s Liberation
In January, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi gave this keynote address at a conference on “Buddhism and Women’s Liberation” in Bodhgaya, India.
6 Buddhist Leaders Reflect on the US Midterms and What Comes Next
Six Buddhist teachers interpret the outcomes of Tuesday’s election through the lens of Buddhist wisdom.
Understanding Dukkha
Konin Cardenas, Mark Unno, Thubten Chodron, and Bhikkhu Bodhi examine what dukkha is, why it matters, and how we can approach it in our lives.
Stand Against Suffering: A Call to Action by Buddhist Teachers
Thirteen leading Buddhist teachers call on Buddhists and all people of faith to take a stand against policies of the new administration.
Commentary: A Decision Cruel and Callous
Bhikkhu Bodhi responds to US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement.