Category: Buddhist Wisdom
Does nonviolence always mean taking a passive approach?
The teachers are asked whether nonviolence necessarily means a passive or non-reactive approach.
Compassion Has No Enemy
In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012, Buddhist teacher Guo Gu explored human violence through the lens of the three poisons.
Cultivating Openness When Things Fall Apart
Isn't that the kind of teaching we need these days, that difficult circumstances can be the path to liberation. That's news you can use.
Review: “Divine Gardens”
We review "Divine Gardens" by Mayumi Oda and The San Francisco Zen Center.
How do I know if I’m having a moment of realization?
The teachers are asked "How do I know if I’m having a moment of realization or if I’m just deluding myself (still in ego)?"
The Science of Early Buddhism
Michel Bitbol reviews "Science and Philosophy in the Indian Buddhist Classics," conceived by His Holiness the Dalai Lama; edited by Thupten Jinpa.
About the art in the Spring 2018 issue of Buddhadharma
We take a closer look at the art featured in the Spring 2018 issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly.
The Fourfold Sangha Still Matters
The monastic path has failed to take hold in the West, says Tibetan Buddhist nun Ayya Yeshe. She argues that it’s time to renew the fourfold sangha.
Inside the Spring 2018 issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Quarterly
The Spring 2018 issue of Buddhadharma is available now. Preview the magazine contents and sample articles.
Review: “Long Strange Journey”
We review "Long Strange Journey: On Modern Zen, Zen Art, and Other Predicaments" by Gregory P. A. Levine.
Buddhism and Sexuality: It’s Complicated
Jeff Wilson reviews "Sexuality in Classical South Asian Buddhism" by José Ignacio Cabezón.
Review: “Zen Camera”
We review 'Zen Camera: Creative Awakening with a Daily Practice in Photography" by David Ulrich.
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.
Review: “The Pure Joy of Being”
We review "The Pure Joy of Being: An Illustrated Introduction to the Story of the Buddha and the Practice of Meditation" by Fabrice Midal.
Building a Better Self?
It sounds like a good thing to do, but psychiatrist and Buddhist teacher Mark Epstein says you should resist ego’s endless demands for self-improvement.
Dena Merriam: “We Need an Evolution in Consciousness”
A significant shift is needed, says Dena Merriam of the Contemplative Alliance, "and for that shift to take place we need a growth in consciousness."
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.
Ursula K. Le Guin on Housman’s Classic Poem “From Far”
Ursula K. Le Guin unpacks the rhythm and wisdom of A.E. Housman's classic poetry.