Drawing on the classic film, “The Princess Bride,” Ethan Nichtern offers Buddhist teachings on how to make friends with yourself and others.
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.
A Meditator’s 7-Point Practice Plan for 2017
Buddhist teacher Ethan Nichtern shares the practices he’ll be undertaking to stay healthy and responsibly engaged this year.
Opinion: One Buddhist Teacher’s Guide to the 2016 Election
Buddhist teacher Ethan Nichtern says you have six options on November 8.
Do We Have to Talk About Ethics?
Illustration by André Slob.The subject of Buddhist ethics usually brings up negative reactions, but Ethan Nichtern proposes a better way forward.
Tonglen: In with the Bad, Out with the Good
“Accepting and sending out” is a powerful meditation to develop compassion—for ourselves and others. Ethan Nichtern teaches Tonglen practice.
Generational Diversity Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, and More
Usually when I think of diversity, I think of ethnic and socioeconomic realities. But generational diversity is also crucial for any community to flourish.
