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We’ve Been Here All Along

by Funie Hsu| March 17, 2021

We’ve Been Here All Along

Funie Hsu says it’s time we recognize Asian American Buddhists and address the racism that marginalizes their ongoing role in the dharma in the West.

How Do You Step Forward?

by Jules Shuzen Harris| May 19, 2020

How Do You Step Forward?

Jules Shuzen Harris asks: in the infinity of suchness, how do you achieve spiritual progress?

Nichiren Shonin: A Teacher of Equality

by Myokei Caine-Barrett| December 7, 2018

Nichiren Shonin: A Teacher of Equality

Based on letters Nichiren Shonin wrote to his female followers, Myokei Caine-Barrett explains why the thirteenth-century champion of the Lotus Sutra was a practical feminist.

What About the Cost of Retreats?

by Pamela Ayo Yetunde| May 8, 2018

What About the Cost of Retreats?

Many practitioners can’t afford to go on retreats. Pamela Ayo Yetunde says it’s time we start thinking about how to make the practice less exclusive.

Investigating the Rainbow Body

by Michael Sheehy| March 7, 2018

Investigating the Rainbow Body

Michael Sheehy reviews “Rainbow Body and Resurrection” by Francis V. Tiso.

Ask the Teachers: How do I know whether to avoid or accept something that causes me distress?

by Setsuan Gaelyn Godwin, Larry Yang and Dungse Jampal Norbu| January 23, 2018

Ask the Teachers: How do I know whether to avoid or accept something that causes me distress?

In Buddhadharma’s Ask the Teachers section, Sestuan Gaelyn Godwin, Larry Yang, and Dungse Jampal Norbu discuss relating to obstacles and difficult emotions.

On Retreat, Block All Exits

by Andrew Holecek| August 25, 2017

On Retreat, Block All Exits

It takes courage to undertake a retreat, says Andrew Holecek. But in that container, we find freedom.

When the Retreat is Over

by Lion's Roar Staff and Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche| May 26, 2017

When the Retreat is Over

Mingyur Rinpoche, who spent more than four years on wandering retreat, shares his most challenging moments as well as practical advice for returning home.

How Will You See the Guru?

by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche| January 12, 2017

How Will You See the Guru?

Are you able to see your teacher as the Buddha? It’s not easy, says Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, but this is where the real path begins.

Consider This Before Going on a Buddhist Retreat

by Christine Skarda| January 12, 2017

Consider This Before Going on a Buddhist Retreat

Christine Skarda has been on retreat for the past twenty-five years. She offers advice on preparing for a successful Buddhist retreat.

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