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Building a Better Self?
It sounds like a good thing to do, but psychiatrist and Buddhist teacher Mark Epstein says you should resist ego’s endless demands for self-improvement.
Donkey Dharma
Give him five minutes and Mark Meyers, the Buddhist founder of Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue, can make anyone fall in love with the oft-ignored animal.
Dena Merriam: “We Need an Evolution in Consciousness”
A significant shift is needed, says Dena Merriam of the Contemplative Alliance, "and for that shift to take place we need a growth in consciousness."
Facing Yourself
You are a warrior when you have the bravery to face who you are, without fear, embarassment, or denial. This warriorship is the basis of the spiritual path.
Ursula K. Le Guin on Housman’s Classic Poem “From Far”
Ursula K. Le Guin unpacks the rhythm and wisdom of A.E. Housman's classic poetry.
You Can’t Fail at Meditation
Dan Harris gets the inside story on mindfulness and compassion from Buddhist teachers Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg, and Mark Epstein.
How to Meditate Every Day — Even if You Would Rather Be Thrown into a Shark-Infested Ocean
Diane Winston sympathizes with those who struggle to sit every day, and gives ten suggestions for having a regular daily practice.
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.