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This Moment Is Perfect
There is only one moment for you to be alive, and that is the present moment, says Thich Nhat Hanh. Go back to the present moment and live this moment deeply, and you’ll be free.
Ronny Chieng Is Learning Every Day
In this interview with Jhani Randhawa, comedian and host of The Daily Show, Ronny Chieng, reflects on parallels between the creative practice of satire and Buddhist teachings in advance of his tour “Hasan Hates Ronny.”
Every Onion Is a New Onion
Through the rhythm of daily cooking — and the guidance of a few Italian grandmothers — Elissa Altman discovers the importance of beginner’s mind.
Going on 94, and Still Waking Up
Dharma teacher Larry Rosenberg reflects on how Buddhist practice has changed not just his life, but his relationship to death. 'Even facing the end,' he writes, 'I really don't feel helpless.'"
A Prayer for Nepal and Tibet, and How to Help
James Gritz reflects on the devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet and shares resources for those looking to support relief efforts.
The Metta of Mister Rogers
Twenty-five years after his last episode aired, Gayathri Narayanan reflects on Fred Rogers’ enduring practice of loving-kindness, acceptance, and seeing the good in others.
Only Genuine Compassion Will Do
It's not enough to simply to believe compassion is important. We must transform our thoughts and behavior on a daily basis to cultivate compassion.
The Quiet Work of Becoming Resilient
Pawan Bareja shows how mindfulness helps us meet suffering with compassion and discover a deeper sense of inner refuge.
Detox Your Mind: 5 Practices to Purify the 3 Poisons
Five Buddhist teachers share practices to clear away the poisons that cause suffering and obscure your natural enlightenment.
How Dance Becomes an Offering
Karen Greenspan explores the rich traditions of sacred dance in Vajrayana Buddhism, where movement becomes a way to welcome, invoke, offer, and bless.
Uganda Buddhist Centre seeks to save wetland, build Africa’s first dedicated retreat center
As Bhante Buddharakkhita's Uganda Buddhist Centre marks 20 years, supporters worldwide are mobilizing to save a threatened wetland and build the continent's first retreat center built solely to share the dhamma.
Buddhist Practices to Prepare You for Death
Death is a journey into the unknown. Like any journey, it goes better if you’re prepared. Andrew Holecek shares teachings from Tibetan Buddhism to help.
Sikh & Buddhist
Jhani Randhawa traces the philosophical convergences between their two spiritual traditions, exploring how both illuminate fearlessness, interdependence, and the possibility of collective liberation.
The Longing That Keeps Me Company
From childhood to the meditation hall, Susan Moon reflects on how longing has been both her companion and her teacher.
How Patience Helps You Stay Present
Allyson Pimentel on how patience opens your heart in the face of difficulty, allowing compassion and wisdom to be your guide.
Remembering the Boundless Heart of Robert A.F. Thurman
On what would have been his 85th birthday, artist and author Rima Fujita reflects on her 33-year friendship with the late Robert A.F. Thurman, remembering the compassion, courage, and generosity that made him a beloved teacher and friend.
Raising a Black Child in America When Racism Can Be Fatal
In response to the deaths of Nolan Xavier Wells and Daniel Erving, Pamela Ayo Yetunde reflects on the compassion and discernment required to raise a Black child in the United States.
Buddhism & Well-Being: What Do U.S. Buddhists Think?
Based on his nationwide survey of American Buddhists, scholar C. Pierce Salguero explores how practitioners understand the relationship between Buddhism and health.
You Can’t Force a Loving Heart to Grow
nico hase on why loving-kindness practice fails when you try harder — and what a garden can teach you about the difference between cultivating conditions and forcing outcomes.