How do bodhisattvas respond to the greatest crisis of our time? Appropriately, says Buddhist teacher and activist David Loy.
Sangha Can Be the Next Buddha
Kenley Neufeld offers three ways we can rethink community and fulfill Thich Nhat Hanh’s aspiration for the Buddhist community.
More Yokes for More Folks
The Buddha told a famous story about a blind turtle and a golden yoke to illustrate how rare the chance to discover the dharma is. Let’s make it less rare, says Bri Barnett, for oppressed and marginalized people.
Connecting Young People to Deep Practice
Reflecting on his experience bringing Buddhism to college campuses, Aaron Stryker says engagement, integration, and depth are three things young people are looking for.
Buddhism’s Next 40 Years: The Next Generation
In the sixth and final issue in our 40th anniversary series, five young Buddhists look to the future of Buddhism.
When I Think About the Future of Buddhism
I see inclusivity, change, kindness, and community, says Tara U. I see “Namo amida butsu.”
We Need More Heart
It’s not just about mind and meditation, says Ravi Mishra. To meet the needs of this time, Buddhists must take special care to develop their hearts.
Buddhism’s Next 40 Years: A Time of Reformation
In the fifth issue in our 40th anniversary series, Melvin McLeod imagines how Buddhism may re-vision itself and adapt to meet the challenges ahead.
Beyond Projection: Healing the Teacher–Student Relationship
Buddhist teacher and psychoanalyst Pilar Jennings looks at the psychological pitfalls teachers and students can fall into.
Women Are Not Second-Class Buddhists
Ven. Karma Lekshe Tsomo calls for an end to the inferior status of Buddhist nuns, and of Buddhist women generally.