Category: Buddhist Wisdom
Take a Hard Look
You might not think your practice has selfish motivations, says Bardor Tulku, but if you take a close look, you may be surprised by what you find.
From The Under 35 Project: “Life Before Death”
Jennifer Horton explains how meditation helped her transform her fear of dying into the aspiration to wake up and really live.
Guide to the Three-Yana Journey
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s comprehensive presentation of the three-yana journey, taught only to his senior students, is being made public for the first time in The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma. Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche takes us through this unique body of teachings.
Why does meditation make it harder to drop my “self”?
The teachers address the problem of finding that meditation makes it more difficult to drop the barriers between "self" and "other."
Let’s Talk: What Are You Waiting For?
Clinical therapist Tamara Kaiser asks why Buddhist communities have not adopted ethical standards long accepted by the rest of society.
Lost in Beantown
Boston newcomer Brian Arundel struggles to make sense of the locals’ reckless driving, knack for obscenities, and disregard for others.
Do Not Stand By
Jack Kornfield talks about the response of Western Buddhist leaders to the ethnic violence incited by Burmese monks and abbots.
Serving Others, Transforming Ourselves
Frank Ostaseski reviews "Buddhist Care for the Dying and Bereaved" and "The Arts of Contemplative Care", two books about Buddhist hospice.
A Bow to Women’s Wisdom
Steven Heines reviews "Receiving the Marrow Teachings on Dogen by Soto Zen Women Priests", edited by Eido Frances Carney.
Book Briefs – Spring 2013
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Spring 2013 issue of Buddhadharma, reviewed by Michael Sheehy.
On Second Thought
Shayne Larango turns away from her corporate life to join a Vipassana retreat – only to find the transition more difficult than anticipated.
Time to Die
We're pleased to present another one of Leanora McLellan's Zen stories, "Time to Die."
Buddhadharma Book Reviews February 2013: From the Editor’s Desk
In this instalment of From the Editor's Desk, Review Editor Michael Sheehy looks at the art of the 10th Karmapa, Buddhist trees, and more.
Social Media Guidelines for So-Called Vajrayana Practitioners
From the Facebook page of Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse -- author of "Pure, Clear, and Vibrant" -- comes this unique set of social media guidelines for Vajrayana Buddhists.
Updated: Rinzai-ji oshos’ open letter regarding Sasaki roshi responds to sexual misconduct allegations, acknowledges misconduct
In response to allegations of sexual misconduct, Rinzai-ji has issued a statement announcing that Joshu Sasaki Roshi is no longer teaching.
Buddhadharma Book Reviews January 2013: From the Editor’s Desk
In this installment of From the Editor's Desk, Review Editor Michael Sheehy looks at new books on not why, but where Bodhidharma went.
Thich Nhat Hanh talks “The Five Mindfulness Trainings”
During her visit to Plum Village, Andrea Miller sits down to interview Thich Nhat Hanh on the Five Mindfulness Trainings.
Video: Thubten Chodron on “Handling Emotions in Response to Mass Shootings”
Guidance and perspective from Thubten Chodron addressesing the sadness, anger, and confusion that these events invariably bring up.
The Practice of Not-Thinking
Discursive thinking can be slowed down to give the mind a rest. Toni Bernhard gives five suggestions for practicing "Not-Thinking."
Updated: Rinzai-Ji responds to allegations of sexual misconduct by Joshu Sasaki; community meeting announced
Following on last week's gathering among the board of directors of Rinzai-Ji to address allegations of sexual conduct by Joshu Sasaki Roshi.