The practice of community, says Mushim Patricia Ikeda, is more than including beyond all people, even all beings. It mean including all thoughts, all emotions, all realities—the bad as well as the good.
How to Practice Metta for a Troubled Time
Mushim Patricia Ikeda teaches us how to generate loving-kindness and good will as an antidote to hatred and fear.
I Vow Not to Burn Out
Mushim Patricia Ikeda says it’s not enough to help others. You have to take care of yourself too.
We Can Do This!
As long as we don’t burn out and give up, we really can change the world. Mushim Patricia Ikeda on self-care for activists.
I feel a lot of pain when I meditate. What can I do?
Mushim Patricia Ikeda talks about dealing with physical pain in meditation.
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.
It’s All Workable
Buddhist teacher Mushim Patricia Ikeda on finding your way through tiny successes, step-by-step.
Let’s Talk About Burnout
Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, Buddhist teacher Mushim Patricia Ikeda shares her tips to avoid burnout.
A Story for Buddhists in the ICE-raid Era
Mushim Patricia Ikeda shares a small piece of Buddhist history that she’s never forgotten, and that she hopes we’ll always remember, too.
In Light of DACA Controversy, a Simple Way for Buddhist Communities to Be of Service
Mushim Patricia Ikeda suggests a way that you can help the immigrant communities in your area and their non-immigrant allies.