The Clarity Aspect

Emptiness without wisdom can lead to nihilism, explains Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. That's why we have the teachings on buddhanature.

Queens Without a Kingdom

In her book "Queens Without a Kingdom Worth Ruling: Buddhist Nuns and the Process of Change in Tibetan Monastic Communities," Chandra Chiara Ehm explores the often-overlooked lives of Tibetan nuns, highlighting the social and institutional challenges they encounter. Read an excerpt, courtesy of Vajra Books.

Are There Any Who Are Not Beginners?

Teachings by Master Dogen from Beyond Thinking: A Guide to Buddhist Meditation, a collection of translations edited by Kazuaki Tanahashi.

Remembering Hozan Kushiki Alan Senauke (1947-2024)

Senauke was a musician, writer, and a major contributor to the Buddhist world, as Berkeley Zen Center abbot and through his work with Buddhist Peace Fellowship, the International Network of Engaged Buddhists, and the Clear View Project, focused on affecting social change in Asia.

Hozan Alan Senauke is seen in his Zen priest's robes.

Hozan Alan Senauke, abbot of Berkeley Zen Center, dies

Senauke was a musician, writer, and a major contributor to the Buddhist world, involved in the work of Buddhist Peace Fellowship, the International Network of Engaged Buddhists, and the Clear View Project, focused on affecting social change in Asia. In addition to being a writer and musician, Senauke was a major contributor to the Buddhist world and the work of Buddhist Peace Fellowship, the International Network of Engaged Buddhists, and the Clear View Project, focused on affecting social change in Asia.

Meet a Dharma Teacher: Carlo Carranza of Siddhartha’s Intent

Mariana Restrepo talks to Buddhist teacher, translator, and former monastic Carlo Carranza of Siddhartha’s Intent.

Alan Senauke is seen playing guitar and singing.

Zen teacher Hozan Alan Senauke enters hospice care

"It's comforting to have nurses putting eyes on him in person," writes Senauke's wife, Laurie.

The cover of Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche's book Diligence is seen.

Diligence: The Joyful Endeavor of the Buddhist Path

Read a review of the new book by Dzigar Kongtrul, and an excerpt courtesy of its publisher, Shambhala Publications.

Calligraphy of a man cutting a cat.

Quick! Who Can Save This Cat?

Zoketsu Norman Fischer's commentary on Mumonkan Case 14: Nanchuan's Cat.

The Five Ranks of Zen: Tozan’s Path of Being, Nonbeing & Compassion

Read a review of Gerry Shishin Wick's new book, plus an excerpt courtesy of its publisher, Shambhala Publications.

Venerable Pannavati is seen at public gathering.

Heartwood Refuge teacher Venerable Pannavati suffers heart attack, is “patched up” and on retreat

“Don't be sad or worried about anything. We are of the nature to suffer loss, grow old, be sick and die," Ven. Pannavati wrote to her sanghamates.

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: A Guide to the Lamrim

Read a review of How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: A Guide to the Lamrim, and an excerpt courtesy of its publisher, Wisdom Publications

Copies of the book The Inner Path: An Introduction to Buddhist Practice for Those in Prison are seen.

Read “How To Build an Altar in a Cell” from The Inner Path: An Introduction to Buddhist Practice for Those in Prison

Learn about the origins and motivation behind Acharya Samaneti's new dharma book for the incarcerated, read an excerpt, and find ways that you can help support efforts to get books to prisoners.

Meet a Dharma Teacher: Sozan Miglioli of Zen Sin Fronteras

Buddhadharma deputy editor Mariana Restrepo talks with Sozan Miglioli about his work to create a global Spanish-speaking Zen Buddhist community.

The Lamp of Zazen

The point of zazen, says Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, is to live each moment in complete combustion, like a clean-burning kerosene lamp.

Your Wisdom Is Your Superpower

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche explains how Abhidharma (Buddhist psychology) practice can transform our suffering, our experience, and our very selves.

The Buddha’s Gift to the World: A Practitioner’s Guide to the Roots of Mindfulness

Read a review of Martina Draszczyk's new book, plus an exclusive excerpt courtesy of its publisher, Shambhala Publications.

When Bodhisattvas Break

Lama Karma Yeshe Chödrön invites us to find hope and resilience in our grief, just as the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, even after shattering under the weight of samsara, finds strength to alleviate the suffering of all beings.

Our Shared Struggle

Ray Buckner reflects on the recognition of our shared experience of suffering. And how, through acknowledging this interconnectedness, we find strength and purpose in working collectively to alleviate suffering for ourselves and others.

Tsongkhapa: The Legacy of Tibet’s Great Philosopher-Saint

Constance Kassor reviews a new collection of perspectives on Tsongkhapa's contributions to Buddhist thought. Included is an excerpt by Thubten Chodron, courtesy of the book's publisher.