Buddhist Wisdom

Bhante Sumano, Jisho Sara Siebert, and Gaylon Ferguson explore the meaning of ethics and enlightenment on the Buddhist path.

Norman Fischer on why mindfulness is not always “right.”

Trees can show us how to be bodhisattvas. Rafe Jnan Martin draws important lessons from an old tale.

The Buddha valued dispassion, yet he also knew the power of love. Reiko Ohnuma on the poignant relationship between Siddhartha and his horse.

Therapist Daniel Ahearn offers five ways to support and connect with your teenage children.

Jan Chozen Bays explores the essence of mindfulness—what it is, how to practice it, and the transformative power of unifying body, heart, and mind.

From the swan that Siddhartha nursed as a boy to the fantastical Garuda—Andrea Miller explores the intriguing role that birds play in Buddhist mythology.