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How to Practice Vipassana (Insight) Meditation
Step-by-step instructions on how to practice Vipassana Meditation — the foundation of all Buddhist meditations — from the famed master Sayadaw U Pandita.
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.
When White Buddhists “Don’t See Race”
Natalie Fisk Quli reviews "Buddhism and Whiteness," edited by George Yancy and Emily McRae.
Buddhadharma Book Briefs for Spring 2020
Joie Szu-Chiao Chen reviews "The First Free Women" by Matty Weingast, "Tsongkhapa" by Thupten Jinpa, "Dharma Matters" by Jan Willis, and more.
Dig into 3 recipes from vegan chef Bryant Terry
Try these three recipes from Bryant Terry’s cookbook “Afro-Vegan.”
Thich Nhat Hanh: Be Beautiful, Be Yourself
Andrea Miller’s exclusive interview with Thich Nhat Hanh from 2012.
Why Evan Thompson Isn’t a Buddhist
A conversation with scholar Evan Thompson about his new book "Why I Am Not A Buddhist" and why Western Buddhism could use more non-Buddhist friends.
The Simplest Meditation
In the opening editorial of our March 2020 issue, editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod looks at the perfectly simple lesson the Buddha taught.
Who Was Freda Bedi?
Freda Bedi was an early champion of women’s rights, a Gandhian revolutionary, and a major force in bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the West.
The Final Truth
She gave birth to twins, but only one survived. Kate Inglis on how, when a body dies, love is the final truth it leaves behind.
My Bully Became a Buddhist
When Eric Steuer discovered his childhood bully was now a Buddhist teacher, he asked him the question he’d always wanted to: Why did you treat me that way?
7 New and Classic Buddhist Books by and for People of Color
Can you recommend some Buddhist books by and for people of color? We answer your questions about Buddhism and meditation.
Ram Dass lives on in collaborative album with East Forest
Musician East Forest's collaborative album with the late Ram Dass encompasses his lifetime of wisdom in 14 tracks, bringing his teachings to life.
Does My Dog Have Buddhanature?
Remembering her beloved childhood pet, Andrea Miller ponders one of Zen’s most famous questions.
Meet the Teachers: Peggy Rowe Ward and Larry Ward
Peggy Rowe Ward and Larry Ward answer our questions.
What Are the Four Schools of Tibetan Buddhism?
Here's a short primer on the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism and some of their key practices.
The Uneasy Dialogue between Buddhism and Feminism
Jue Liang reviews "Buddhist Feminisms and Femininities," edited by Karma Lekshe Tsomo.
Bushfires threaten Buddhist communities in Australia
Sunntaram Forest Monastery, Santi Forest Monastery, and Vejjasala Retreat Center are all currently evacuated. No injuries or major destruction have been reported.
Healthy Self or No Self?
Modern psychology encourages us to have a healthy sense of self, but Buddhism teaches that the self doesn’t even exist. Barry Magid says there’s no conflict.
Carving the Divine: Filmmaker Yujiro Seki documents the Buddhist sculptors of Japan
The new documentary film "Carving the Divine" offers a rare look at the lives and artistic process of traditional Japanese wood carvers.