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Building Your Mental Muscles
Meditators and musclemen don’t seem to have much in common, but Thanissaro Bhikku says meditators can learn a lot from strength training.
Two Tricks for Would-Be Meditators
I’ve carved out time and space in my home for meditation. But, I still find it so easy to avoid it! Are there any tricks that can help?
One Thing At a Time
Zen teacher and yoga instructor Donna Quesada addresses our all-too-common need to get it done, whatever it is, right now.
Silencing the Inner Critic
The nagging, negative voice of self-judgement, says Christina Feldman, is a powerful affliction best met with courage, kindness, and understanding.
Can you measure compassion?
In a new paper, researchers have proposed a scale for measuring the Buddhist virtues of loving-kindness and compassion.
Make Your Love Skillful
Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Sensei on the unity of life, love, and practice.
Go Right into Consciousness
Geoffrey Shugen Arnold says Buddhist practice isn't about turning away; practice is a means to face life directly.
Buddhism Behind Bars: 7 Organizations Making a Difference
A list of some of the dedicated organizations offering Buddhist teachings and meditation practices to inmates in prisons across the U.S.
A meditation on interconnection, with Sharon Salzberg
Sharon Salzberg shares a short guided meditation to help connect us to ourselves and the people around us.
Bearing Witness to All of Life
Roshi Bernie Glassman on the three pure precepts — cease from evil, do good, and do good for others — and why they all come down to one point.
Review: “Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy”
We review "Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy" edited by Joseph Loizzo, Miles Neale, and Emily J. Wolf.
angel Kyodo williams’ New Year’s reflection
rev. angel Kyodo williams shares how we can set the intention to show up for ourselves and the world in 2018.
In a Word, Dharma
Dharma is a fascinating term. It integrates many levels of experience—from our first moment on the path to the achievement of realization.
Review: “The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa”
We review "The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa: A New Translation" by Tsangnyön Heruka, translated by Christopher Stagg.
Tina Turner, Ani Choying Drolma, collaborate with diverse female vocalists on “Awakening Beyond”
Rock icon and Buddhist Tina Turner is featured alongside Ani Choying Drolma on the new album "Awakening Beyond."
bell hooks tells the story of the first time she met Thich Nhat Hanh
When bell hooks met Thich Nhat Hanh, all that could come out of her mouth were the words "I'm so angry." In this video, she shares how he responded.
Great Expectations
We want the sun; we get the rain. But where does the doorway of disappointment lead? Elizabeth Brownrigg on disappointment as a treasure.
The “Difficult Person” Exercise
The Difficult Person exercise provides a tool for us to focus on one particular person with whom we are having a hard time.
Review: “A Fierce Heart”
We review "A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage, and Wisdom in Any Moment" by Spring Washam.