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The Next Right Thing: Lessons From Princess Anna
In this time of intensified uncertainty, Jen Jordan discovers an unexpected lesson in right action from Princess Anna in Disney’s "Frozen 2."
Be Grateful for the Weeds
Shunyru Suzuki Roshi said “Be grateful for the weeds you have in your mind, because eventually they will enrich your practice." Elissa Altman describes how the same goes for your salad.
The Grounding Quality of Mindfulness in Unsettling Times
The practice of mindfulness allows us to become more aware and less reactive in unsettling times, says Lisa Bennett. She shares how she rediscovered its grounding, life-giving quality in the face of uncertainty.
From Tragedy Springs Hope: Reflections on the Killing of George Floyd
Fulfilling the aspiration of the Black Lives Matter movement, says Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, will require extensive changes both in our institutions and our ways of thought.
May Disrupting Anti-Black Racism Never Cease
“These are opportune times to transmute the energy of angst into actions that deepen our insight,” says Dr. Kamilah Majied. She invites us to rest in unrest, staying steady in impermanence.
The Buddhist Pureland and Living Under Curfew
With his city under curfew following protests for George Floyd, Sensei Alex Kakuyo takes a walk and is stopped by police.
Watch: “White Teachers Responding to Racism & Suffering” with Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, and Trudy Goodman
Meditation teachers Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, and Trudy Goodman explore questions around how white people can open to and respond to the suffering of racism in our society.
The Murder of George Floyd Must Be a Wake-Up Call for White Buddhists
In this commentary from Ray Buckner, they urge white Buddhists to see the call for the end of white supremacy as a Buddhist call to "make this life livable for all sentient beings."
Darkness Is Asking To Be Loved
If you're still holding up and trying to meditate right now, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel invites you to fall down.
Race, Reclamation, and the Resilience Revolution
In the wake of the death of George Floyd, a black man killed by police in Minneapolis, dharma teacher Larry Ward says we have to "create communities of resilience," and offers his mantras for this time.
The Lesson of Broken Eggs
There are no ordinary eggs, says Elissa Altman, and when treated with respect and care, they just might be the world’s most mundane, perfect food.
Senjoy and Her Soul
A Zen koan that takes on the problematic question of our self-identity on a personal level begins simply with a question. Zen teacher Goso asked, “Senjo and her soul are separated—which is the true Senjo?” The question is based on a beautiful old Chinese ghost story. Once, in a village by a river, a girl…
Where the Buddha’s Lessons Began
On a backpacking trip through Nepal and Ladakh, Ryan Fitzpatrick encountered his fair share of expectations, attachments, and obstacles. Though none of us are traveling right now, here he shares what we can learn when we do.
Buddhist Teachings, Wisdom, and Practices for the Coronavirus Era
A collection of Buddhist teachings, wisdom, and practices for these uncertain times.
Holding Still in the Middle of Fire
Lama Elizabeth Monson was on pilgrimage with her husband in Bhutan when borders began to close as coronavirus cases expanded around the world. Trying to get home, she learns the power of finding stillness in the midst of chaos.
Exhaling into a Brighter Future
As the coronavirus crisis separates us through self-isolation and social distancing, Anne Cushman shares how we can use this moment to remember how deeply our lives are intertwined.
3 Small Practices for Living in the Coronavirus Era
Bonnie Myotai Treace offers these three "small" reflections to help us stay open-hearted and connected as we reckon with the fear and uncertainty coronavirus has brought into our lives.
The COVID-19 Era Sangha Needs You
As we all learn to adapt to our new reality with the coronavirus in our midst, we should keep in mind those who work so dedicatedly to keep the Buddhist community going.
Buddhist Cookbooks for a Mindful Kitchen
When we bring our attention to how we cook, we connect with ourselves and the world. These Buddhist cookbooks will help you do just that.