John Tarrant shares what he feels is the most helpful message Buddhism can offer in the coming decades.
Packed and Ready for Whatever’s Next
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche offers a fresh teaching on “phowa” practice and how navigating the various transitions in our lives, including the very small ones, lays a foundation for navigating the much bigger ones when they come.
The Only Constant
Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, Lion’s Roar magazine’s Haleigh Atwood looks at the gifts of impermanence.
Impermanence is Buddha Nature
Change isn’t just a fact of life we have to accept and work with, says Norman Fischer.
The Lessons of Life’s Vital Moments
Transformation happens in life’s “vital moments,” says Adyashanti — the moments when something changes, and we must redefine our whole identity.
How Endings Make Room for Beginnings
“When I recognize the pain I feel because of loss,” says Sylvia Boorstein, “I am respectful of its presence and kind to myself.”
6 Pointers for Making a Positive Life Change
Josh Korda shares six pointers on how to cultivate the patience and support to make postive changes in your own life.
From The Under 35 Project: “Could We Be So Brave?”
“Calling all young dharma practitioners!” writes Jessica Bizub. “The world needs our genuine, open hearts. Could I be so brave?”
From The Under 35 Project: “Integrating Head & Heart”
From the Under 35 Project, Brandon Rennels describes how he put the skills he learned in the corporate world to use promoting mindfulness.
Embrace Change: Stan Goldberg on “When You Can’t Let Go”
A reflection from Stan Goldberg, who has published in the areas of learning, change, loss, and end of life issues for more than 25 years.