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The Shifting Landscape of Buddhism in America
Ann Gleig takes a far-reaching look at how Buddhism and the conversations within it are changing in the twenty-first century.
Trust Practice, Practice Trust
When we truly give ourselves over to practice, explains Roko Sherry Chayat, we let go of our dependence on outcomes and begin to trust just being what we are, buddhanature, revealed right here, right now, in this very body and place.
How Should I Balance My Buddhist Practice and Study?
I am relatively new to Buddhism and I’ve been struggling with the balance between study and practice. Is there an ideal balance between the two?
How to Read Buddhist Teachings
No matter where you begin, says Judy Lief, or whether you are an independent practitioner or affiliated with a particular tradition, all you have to do is to dive in.
How can some people be basically good and actively try to do harm?
The teachers are asked if it is every okay to distance yourself from manipulative and harmful people.
Are We Really Meditating?
Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel examines common misconceptions about Buddhist practice that can derail even the most seasoned practitioners.
Transforming the Heart of Suffering
In order to have compassion for others, we have to have compassion for ourselves.
Forum: Understanding Dukkha
Mark Unno, Thubten Chodron, Bhikkhu Bodhi and Ayya Dhammadipa (known to some also as Konin Cardenas) examine Buddhist teachings on suffering, why suffering matters, and how we can approach it in our lives. Introduction by Anne Carolyn Klein.
Remembering Shunryu Suzuki
Lewis Richmond remembers the great teacher who founded the San Francisco Zen Center and played a historic role in the establishment of Buddhism in the West.
Adapt or Die
Now that Buddhism has come to the West, asks David Loy, how are they changing each other?
Buddhism’s New Pioneers
It’s possible that most Western Buddhists are “unaffiliated.” There is therefore no record of their activity. They practice off the books.
Inside the Winter 2017 issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Quarterly
The Winter 2017 issue of Buddhadharma — the first in its new journal format — is available now. Preview the magazine contents.
What the Animals Taught
Roger Jackson reviews "Unfortunate Destiny: Animals in the Indian Buddhist Imagination" by Reiko Ohnuma.
The Deep River of Dharma
Buddhadharma editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod takes a look at the journal’s relaunch, and its mission to support committed Buddhists.
Just Do It
Whether you’re learning to meditate or ride a bike, says Ajahn Jayasaro, it’s not about how good you are or how far you get. The point is simply to practice with a sincere and consistent effort.
Feeling Stuck? Good!
Feeling stuck in your Buddhist practice—or in your life generally—is a valuable opportunity, says Ajahn Sucitto.
The Halloween Monk
Happy Halloween! Peter Aronson shares the story of his unique Buddhist Halloween.
Karma: The Choice Is Yours
There are two ways to understand dependent origination, teaches Ajahn Buddhadasa. But only one leads to liberation.
Pema Chödrön and Jack Kornfield talk “The Wondrous Path of Difficulties”
A conversation with Pema Chödrön and Jack Kornfield, moderated by Michael Krasny, about the everyday difficulties that provoke us, reveal our habitual patterns, and ultimately transform us.
What is Myo?
Myo, as defined by Hoko Jan Karnegis, the director of the Sanshin Zen community.