Category: Buddhist Wisdom
One-Shot Mind
In his seminal teaching on the four foundations of mindfulness, the late Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche explained how to practice mindfulness of mind.
The Whole Way
Is Buddhism a transcendent path to enlightenment or a practical aid to everyday life? The Way cannot be divided like that, Joan Sutherland tells us. LIke the water system of the high desert, it flows in every direction and is found wherever we decide to tap into it.
The Fine Art of Failing
In her commencement speech at Naropa University, Pema Chödrön explains that if there’s one thing we all need to practice, it's how to fail well.
A New Look at the Heart Sutra, from Thich Nhat Hanh and Norman Fischer
Thich Nhat Hanh offers his new translation of the Heart Sutra, which teaches transcendent wisdom, and Norman Fischer offers comment.
Living the Lion’s Roar: How to Practice Fearlessness
At every stage of our path, says Chögyam Trunpga Rinpoche, the fearless proclamation of the truth cuts through ego. Are we ready to hear it?
Buddhist Retreat Guide
This collection of retreat advice and personal stories will help you prepare and be realistic about what to expect on a Buddhist retreat.
How Am I Doing?
From time to time, says Anyen Rinpoche, it’s important to take an honest look at yourself and ask, how am I doing on the Buddhist path?
The Power of Unbearable Compassion
When we can no longer bear the suffering of sentient beings, says the Karmapa, we unleash our full potential to help others and ourselves.
We’re Just Getting Started
Buddhadharma editor Tynette Deveaux reflects on the last fifteen years of the magazine, and reveals the exciting changes to come.
Inside the Fall 2017, 15th-anniversary issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Quarterly
In this special anniversary issue, we celebrate with a selection of the best teachings and articles we’ve published over the last fifteen years.
A Prayer to Be of Benefit
Buddhist student Kaitlyn Hatch wanted a prayer specifically designed for the divided, trying time we're living in. So she wrote her own.
Training the Heart
Ajahn Chah says that if you want to transform the mind, you must to know and transform the heart.
Love Letters Sent by the Wind
“A single night of love is better than a hundred thousand years of sterile meditation,” he wrote. The life and poetry of Ikkyu, translated by John Stevens.
The True Dragon
If you are carving your own dragon, you will never see the real one. That’s why true zazen requires giving up your personal style of practice.
Things As It Is
Zen master Shunryu Suzuki Roshi on The Sandokai, which he calls "one of our most important teachings."
How We Can Address Patriarchy
Buddhist teacher Lama Rod Owens on why Buddhist community members must confront and deal with ethical misconduct, and how to do it.
Do Buddhists believe in a soul?
Do Buddhists believe in a soul? We answer your questions on Buddhism and meditation.
The Dalai Lama: The Lamp for Our Path
Jan Willis reflects on why the world needs His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his message of compassion, peace, and joyfulness more than ever.
6 Pointers for Making a Positive Life Change
Josh Korda shares six pointers on how to cultivate the patience and support to make postive changes in your own life.
Review: “A Ghost Story” contemplates impermanence and eternity
The new indie film "A Ghost Story" is a tender meditation on Buddhist themes like impermanence and bardo. And, it’s also boring.