Butterfly (Tony Pham) offers a call to responsibility in memory of the six Asian women shot and killed near Atlanta on March 16.
The Intimacy of Covid
Zen priest and hospital chaplain Tenku Ruff shares an intimate bond of uncertainty with Covid patients. She knows what they’re going through — because she’d had it herself. Dizang asked Fayan, “Where are you going?” Fayan said, “Around on pilgrimage.” Dizang said, “What is the purpose of pilgrimage?” Fayan said, “I don’t know.” Dizang said, […]
Let Your Heart Break
Kimberly Brown offers a practice for when the weight of the world leaves you angry and overwhelmed.
The Trauma of an American Untouchable
Arisika Razak shares her reflections on trauma, oppression, and healing the wounds of racism.
How Not to Lose Heart
Sylvia Boorstein says it’s time to cut yourself some slack.
The Problem With Problems
The more we increase our ability to deal with our own difficulties, the more aware we are that we can’t solve the troubles of loved ones.
Not Enlightened Yet?
Author and musician Miguel Chen comforts a practitioner who doesn’t seem to be getting any closer to enlightenment.
The Buddha on Zoom
Dr. Robert Waldinger offers five ways to keep our connection alive in this time of seperation.
No One Like Me
Lama Rod Owens on taking care of your own needs when you don’t see yourself represented in those around you.
The Healing Journey: Rosalie’s Story
For many of us, healing from trauma is the most important journey we can take in life. Psychologist and Buddhist teacher Tara Brach tells the inspiring story of her client Rosalie, and how she started to heal the wounds in her mind, body, and heart. *Trigger warning: The abuse Rosalie suffered is described graphically in […]