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Catch a Glimpse of “Blessings: The Tsoknyi Nangchen Nuns of Tibet”
Watch an exclusive clip from the original documentary, now being screened and appreciated anew.
Not a Compromise —Bridging Latinx Culture and Dharma
Sanathavihari Bhikkhu and Carlo Carranza speak with Buddhadharma’s Mariana Restrepo about the evolving presence of Buddhism in Latinx communities, exploring the unique intersections of culture, language, and lineage in sharing the dharma.
What should you do when a dharma book is no longer needed?
Theravada monk Bhante Sanathavihari, Siddhartha’s Intent instructor Arne Schelling, and Briana Quick, editor at Wisdom Publications, explain how you might best care for, and dispose of, your Buddhist texts and other materials.
The Living Art of Thangka Painting in Nepal
From sacred geometry to spiritual intention, this traditional art form continues to serve as a vital tool for Buddhist practice and preservation. Buddhadharma deputy editor Mariana Restrepo explores the living tradition of Tibetan Buddhist thangka painting in Nepal by way of conversation with Raju Yonjon of Enlightenment Thangka.
Nova Scotia’s Thousand Harbours Zen holds historic ceremonies
The community's temple, Sensouji, will be the first in Canada to hold these ceremonies, which will be attended in person by about twenty Soto Zen priests from Canada, the US, and Japan.
The Practice of Breathing Mindfulness
Breathing mindfulness is the most popular meditation practice in Southern Buddhism, but its history and methods are often unknown. This excerpt from Breathing Mindfulness by Sarah Shaw provides an introduction to the history of breathing meditation traditions and how they developed.
Reclaiming Chinese Buddhism’s Modern Story
Despite its foundational role in East Asian Buddhism, Chinese Buddhism has long been marginalized in the West. This excerpt from Buddhist Masters of Modern China: The Lives and Legacies of Eight Eminent Teachers, edited by Benjamin Brose, explores how 20th-century Chinese monks and nuns defied extinction and sparked a powerful renewal.
Breathing Mindfulness: Discovering the Riches at the Heart of the Buddhist Path
Read a review of Sarah Shaw’s Breathing Mindfulness: Discovering the Riches at the Heart of the Buddhist Path, published by Shambhala Publications.
Buddhist Masters of Modern China: The Lives and Legacies of Eight Eminent Teachers
Read a review of Buddhist Masters of Modern China: The Lives and Legacies of Eight Eminent Teachers edited by Benjamin Brose, published by Shambhala Publications.
Scott Tusa on Pilgrimage, Parenting, and Practice in Nepal
Mariana Restrepo, deputy editor of Buddhadharma, speaks with dharma teacher Scott Tusa while on pilgrimage in Nepal, reflecting on the intersections of practice, pilgrimage, and parenting—from shared monastic roots to the realities of everyday life.
Embodying the Sacred: Charya Nritya, the Sacred Dance of Nepal’s Newar Vajrayana Buddhist Tradition
While in Nepal, Buddhadharma deputy editor Mariana Restrepo met with Punya Sagara, a devoted practitioner of Charya Nritya, to explore how this meditative practice endures as both a spiritual path and a living cultural heritage.
How Buddhist Spiritual Care Can Help Frontline Workers in the Caring Economy
John Negru looks at the societal issue of moral injury, and how Buddhist chaplains and carers can make a true difference.
A Chan Student’s Guide to Buddhism’s famed Heart Sutra
Chan practitioner Mark Van Buren shares his journey from chanting the Heart Sutra without understanding to gradually uncovering its transformative wisdom, exploring the interplay of compassion and wisdom at the heart of this profound text, and how this realization can ease our personal suffering and deepen our spiritual practice.
Footsteps of Buddha: Buddhist Pilgrimage in India
Read an excerpt from Footsteps of Buddha, the upcoming photography book by James Gritz—a visually rich and spiritually grounded reflection on twenty years of pilgrimage to India’s most sacred Buddhist sites.
Four Ways Mindfulness Can Transform an Unhealthy Sense of Self
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche shares a teaching on Buddhism’s Four Foundations of Mindfulness — form, feeling, mind, and phenomena — and how they lead us to experience the deeply analytical insights found in the Abhidharma, known more colloquially as “Buddhist psychology.”
How the Tibetan Tulku System of Reincarnation Works
Carlo Carranza on how this method for recognizing reincarnated lamas ensures the continuity of wisdom and leadership in Tibetan Buddhism.
Orient: Two Walks at the Edge of the Human
Read a review of Orient: Two Walks at the Edge of the Human, by David Hinton, published by Shambhala Publications.
Coalition of Buddhist teachers, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi issue new letters of support for Mohsen Mahdawi
The letters include a “Demand for Immediate Release of Mohsen Mahdawi and Other Unlawfully Detained Individuals," and a letter of testimony.
The Great Hūṃ: A Commentary on Śāntideva’s Way of the Bodhisattva
Read a review of The Great Hūṃ: A Commentary on Śāntideva’s Way of the Bodhisattva, by Minyak Kunzang Sonam, translated by Douglas Duckworth, plus an excerpt courtesy of its publisher, Wisdom Publications.
How should a Buddhist practitioner deal with doubt?
The teachers are asked, "how do I deal with doubt?"