Valerie Mason-John shares a meditation for cultivating a positive relationship with yourself, and, by extension, the world.
What are some good LGBTQ dharma books?
We recommend some great books by LGBTQ Buddhist teachers and practitioners.
Swimming Upstream
Chinese legend has it that if a carp swims up a waterfall, it transforms into a dragon. Be like that carp, says Koshin Paley Ellison. Throw your whole self into waking up.
5 Ways to Make the World Better Through Facebook
Karen Maezen Miller gives us tools to engage with our fellow Facebookers in ways that benefit us all.
Finding Peace after a Lifetime of War
Claude Anshin Thomas writes of his experiences as a Vietnam War veteran, and his discovery of Buddhism through the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.
A More Liberated You?
In our Weekend Reader newsletter, Rod Meade Sperry explores Buddhist wisdom for ditching negative habits.
Buddhanature: You’re Perfect As You Are
Why feel bad about yourself when you are naturally aware, loving, and wise? Mingyur Rinpoche explains how to see past the temporary stuff and discover your own buddhanature.
An Ode to Phoebe: The Genuine Friend
On the 25th anniversary of “Friends,” Lama Surya Das recalls the honest, kind, and thoughtful Phoebe.
Don’t Let Hatred Destroy Your Practice
His Holiness the Dalai Lama takes an in-depth look at how we can work with anger and hatred in our practice.
Authentic Love
Sumi Loundon Kim weighs in on seeing and communicating clearly in love and marriage.