Even as we uphold tradition, says Justin von Bujdoss, we also have to leave room for it to grow.
Being Present with Suffering
By accepting our emotions and not reacting, says Lama Justin von Bujdoss, we can learn to effectively serve others.
Adapting the Dharma
In this week’s Weekend Reader, Lama Justin von Bujdoss explores the idea of adapting the dharma to the needs of the present moment.
Lineage Is About More Than Preservation
In this commentary from the Summer 2018 issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Quarterly, Justin von Bujdoss reflects on changing the way we think about lineage.
Pain, Practice, and Pure View
When the teacher F’s up, what’s a Buddhist to do? Justin von Bujdoss offers a clarification of the pure view of the tantric Buddhist path.
Ask the Teachers: Should I meditate if I can’t stop thinking about porn?
Bodhin Kjolhede, JoAnna Harper, and Repa Dorje Odzer answer the question “Should I meditate if I can’t stop thinking about porn?”
A Buddhist Chaplain at Rikers Island
Justin von Bujdoss is a Buddhist lama and Rikers Island’s first Staff Chaplain. He reflects on what Rikers Island is, and what it needs.