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In New York, Vesak 2021 in Photos
Photographer A. Jesse Jiryu Davis documented three Vesak celebrations in New York this year.
The Buddha is Still Teaching
The true Buddha isn’t limited to the body or mind of a particular person who lived long ago. He is present today, says Jack Kornfield, in teachers pointing the way to a timeless freedom.
How to Read and Study Buddhist Teachings
There is such a wealth of Buddhist books and teachings to consume. Where do you start? Here are some tips on how to tackle your reading list.
How Meditation Saved My Mind
Sometimes we’re committed to our meditation practice and sometimes we drift away. No matter what, Matthew Kohut believes we can always find our way home to the cushion.
Helping Others – and Yourself – through Tonglen Meditation
Make your vow to help others real with this meditation teaching from Pema Chödrön.
Choosing to be Healthy
Lifestyle habits can hopefully be viewed in a more positive context than the nagging shoulds" that we wrestle with daily."
LGBTQ Buddhists: Teachings, Profiles, and Conversations
A collection of teachings from, profiles on, and conversations with LGBTQ folks in Buddhism.
5 Meditations You Can Do Right Now
You have everything you need to start a meditation practice: a mind, a body, and curiosity. Begin today with this collection of starter meditations.
Lots of Buddhas
In Sanskrit, the word buddha can mean “awakened,” “expanded,” and “understood.” It was the title bestowed on an itinerant teacher about whom little is known, apart from the teachings that have been attributed to him. The Buddha first appears in the rock edicts of Emperor Ashoka, who ruled India from 268 to 232 BCE. For…
Why We Need the Great Turning
It’s the movement of all those who want to create a life-sustaining society, writes Joanna Macy, and it’s even more important at a time when the future looks so bad.
Bodhidharma’s Wall Gazing Meditation
Zen teacher Karen Maezen Miller explains Bodhidharma's famous practice of wall-gazing.
How RAIN Can Nourish You
Jack Kornfield teaches us the transformative mindfulness practice known as "RAIN."
The Tao of Buddha
In "China Root," David Hinton invites the reader to reexamine Zen through its roots in Taoist teachings. Here, he takes a Taoist lens to the idea of “Buddha” itself.
Buddha, the Ultimate Radical
Andrew Olendzki shares all that made the Buddha one of the most radical people who ever lived.
Just to Be Alive Is Enough
There is no greater gift than to be grateful for our lives, says the late Zen teacher Blanche Hartman, and gratitude leads naturally to generosity, because we want to share this gift with others.
In It for the Tea
Hilary Smith isn't keen about Zen, but she does need company. Isolation and depression are the wolves at the door of her mountain cabin.
Psicoterapeuta budista y campeona de “RAIN”, Tara Brach
La psicología occidental y el budismo -juntos- nos ofrecen un diagnóstico completo de la condición humana. Andrea Miller habla con la psicoterapeuta Tara Brach, quien busca combinar estas dos disciplinas en un poderoso camino de amor y realización.
Ella quien escucha los llantos del mundo
En la iconografía budista, la compasión se encarna en la bodhisattva Kuan Yin, se dice que ella se manifiesta donde los seres necesitan ayuda. Engendrar tal compasión no es sólo bueno para los demás, dice Christina Feldman, también es bueno para nosotros. Al poner a los otros primero, suavizamos las ataduras a la fijación del yo, y al hacerlo, nos acercamos a nuestra propia liberación.
Loving-Kindness Practice for Online Dating
When looking at someone’s online dating profile, it’s easy to make snap judgments about a person. Here, Yael Shy and Melvin Escobar offer a number of loving-kindness phrases for potential matches.
I See You, I Am Here: The Secret to Heartfelt Communication
Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu shows us how we can truly connect with others with the Zulu practice of Sawubona.