Meditation wasn’t designed to heal psychological wounds, explains Debra Flics. She cautions not to see it as a replacement for psychotherapy.
Destroyed Not Destroyed
Norman Fischer looks at the koan “Dasui’s Aeonic Fire” and takes on the end of the world. It’s happening right now, he says, but probably not in the way that you think.
The Clarity Aspect
Emptiness without wisdom can lead to nihilism, explains Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. That’s why we have the teachings on buddhanature.
Ask the Teachers: Should I meditate if I can’t stop thinking about porn?
Bodhin Kjolhede, JoAnna Harper, and Repa Dorje Odzer answer the question “Should I meditate if I can’t stop thinking about porn?”
The Life of the Lotus Sutra
Paul L. Swanson reviews “The Lotus Sutra: A Biography” by Donald S. Lopez, Jr. From the Summer 2017 issue of Buddhadharma.
Buddhadharma Book Briefs for Summer 2017
Rory Lindsay reviews “The Revolutionary Life of Freda Bedi,” “The Suttanipata,” “Power Objects in Tibetan Buddhism,” and more.
Why Buddhist Communities Should Include Children
Jodo Shinsu minister Jeff Wilson on why teaching children the dharma is genuine bodhisattva work.
Inside the Summer 2017 issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Quarterly
The Summer 2017 issue of Buddhadharma is available now. Here is a preview of what you’ll find in the magazine.
A Jewel Heart: Remembering Gelek Rimpoche
Gelek Rimpoche passed away in February at the age of 77. Dimitri Ehrlich remembers his teacher’s generosity.
Buddhists Helping Buddhists
Pamela Ayo Yetunde reviews “A Thousand Hands: A Guidebook to Caring for Your Buddhist Community.” From the Summer 2017 issue of Buddhadharma.