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The Heart of Good Spiritual Friends
When we are with others in times of suffering, says contemplative care expert Koshin Paley Ellison, we can take the four noble truths as our guide.
Our Inner Light
Only when we awaken to our own light can we be fully present to another person’s inner light and life, says Shinge Roko Sherry Chayat. "Only then can we respond fully, with nothing in the way."
In the Zone: The Zen of Sports
Mystics and poets aren't the only people who experience the transcendent. Andy Cooper on sports beyond conventional mind.
A Dive Into Emptiness
A talk by Dainin Katagiri Roshi about the Buddhist idea of emptiness — and, an unusual sport.
The Golden Chain: Guide to a Life of Love
The Golden Chain is a traditional recitation within American Shin Buddhist communities. For Camille Hamilton Pating, it comes as naturally—and joyfully—as saying the Name of Amida Buddha.
I Thought I Knew How to Fix the World
We cling to our own worldviews, says Dorotea Mendoza. Imagine if we listened to each other instead.
Wisdom x Compassion = Freedom
The combination of wisdom and compassion—the very essence of Buddhism—leads to that all-American value, freedom. It is, says Duncan Ryuken Williams, freedom in the most profound sense.
Put Out the Fires
As we learn to limit our consumption, a peace appears, says Sean Feit Oakes. Without this peace, the fire that burns our hearts and communities can never be put out.
Should I meditate with my eyes closed?
Whether you keep your eyes open or closed during meditation depends on your approach.
How to meditate with kids (and why it’s important)
Teaching mindfulness to kids is an "extraordinary way to help them generate esteem, cultivate calm, and deal with difficulty."
Not for Happiness
Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse tells us that if it feels too good, it’s probably not Buddhism. If you want real, honest painful, transformation, then read on.
Understanding Karma
Reginald A. Ray examines the doctrine of karma, one of the most important yet most misunderstood of all Buddhist teachings.
Review: “Love and Rage”
We review "Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger" by Lama Rod Owens.
Review: “You Belong: A Call for Connection”
We review "You Belong: A Call for Connection" by Sebene Selassie.
Review: “Without Ever Reaching the Summit”
We review "Without Ever Reaching the Summit: A Journey" by Paolo Cognetti.
Review: “Dreams of Light”
We review "Dreams of Light: The Profound Daytime Practice of Lucid Dreaming" by Andrew Holecek.
Review: “An Artful Path to Mindfulness”
We review "An Artful Path to Mindfulness: MBSR-Based Activities for Using Creativity to Reduce Stress and Embrace the Present Moment" by Janet Slom.
Review: “The Barefoot King”
We review "The Barefoot King: A Story about Feeling Frustrated" by Andrew Jordan Nance; Illustrated by Olivia Holden.
Without Center or Limit
The great Dzogchen teacher Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche on the primordial union of emptiness and awareness, the space-like nature of mind.
“Hungry Ghost, Let Go of This Woman!”
Zen priest Renshin Bunce tells the dramatic story of the time she performed a successful exorcism. The key was respect and compassion—for the haunted woman and the spirits