It’s when we lose the illusion of control—a “bardo” state where we are most vulnerable and exposed—that we can discover the creative potential of our lives.
Our culture has a deeply-ingrained sense of individualism, says Judith Simmer-Brown. But what would happen if we began to trust each other?
Children at an elementary school in Baltimore, Maryland, are introduced to meditation through the Holistic Life Program. Photo by Mark Mahaney.Four leading thinkers address Buddhists’ questions about secular mindfulness: Where are the ethics? Does it go deep enough? Will it help or hurt Buddhism?
Illustration by Andy B.Only when we recognize our connectedness to the earth, says Thich Nhat Hanh, can real change begin.
I was hungry when I attended my first Nichiren Buddhist meeting in 1988. I mean that literally.
The spring issue of Buddhadharma explore our evolving communities, from mindfulness to activism, and looks at our roles as practitioners.
James Myoun Ford and Ejo McMullen discuss why it’s becoming harder and harder to get young people to ordain.
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