Whether you’ve been practicing for two years or twenty, Buddhadharma is your ideal source for deepening your understanding of Buddhism. Here’s just some of what’s new on the site:
A Groundbreaking Gathering Centering Survivors of Sexual Violence in Buddhism — Mariana Restrepo reports from the first-of-its-kind Heartwood-Northwestern Symposium.
Understanding the Ngöndro, or the Preliminary Practices of Tibetan Buddhism – Carlo Carranza on how the Ngöndro — the preliminary practices of Tibetan Buddhism — functions as a roadmap to enlightenment, giving us step-by-step instructions for our journey to liberation.
How to help sanghas and individuals affected by Helene — Links to organizations poised to make the most of any funds or energy you might be able to contribute.
Understanding Abhidharma, a.k.a. Buddhist Pscyhology — Edwin Kelley — who was instrumental in establishing the global Tergar Meditation Community headed by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and currently serves as an instructor, leading programs and supporting Rinpoche’s students — answers key questions about Abhidharma, a.k.a. Buddhist Psychology.
The newest Buddhadharma Deep Dive: Buddhanature. Buddhanature is a Mahayana Buddhist concept that, while foundational, can sometimes be confounding. Here, great Buddhist thinkers of the present and past shine a prismatic light on buddhanature so that we might all better recognize the potential for awakening within. Featuring pieces by Karl Brunnhölzl, Vanessa Zuisei Goddard, Margarita Loinaz, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, and more.
And dharma-book lovers shouldn’t miss Buddhadharma’s ongoing book coverage, featuring Constance Kassor’s reviews of recent titles, as well as excerpts of the books reviewed so you can get a taste of them for yourself. You’ll find these right on the Buddhadharma homepage.
