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Our Traditions Can — and Must — Change

by Justin von Bujdoss| November 12, 2020

Our Traditions Can — and Must — Change

Even as we uphold tradition, says Justin von Bujdoss, we also have to leave room for it to grow.

The Enlightenment Project

by Rob Preece| September 23, 2020

The Enlightenment Project

Rob Preece shares why the Buddhist path isn’t about trying become spiritually evolved, but about being authentic, open, and compassionate.

When Spirituality and Diet Culture Collide

by Jenna Hollenstein| September 17, 2020

When Spirituality and Diet Culture Collide

In this commentary from non-diet dietician Jenna Hollenstein, she shares why we need to stop battling our basic biology as a means to overcome “craving” on the path to liberation.

No One Wakes Up Until We All Wake Up

by Tenku Ruff| August 11, 2020

No One Wakes Up Until We All Wake Up

Buddhist practice is not meant to be comfortable, says Tenku Ruff. We have to keep pushing our edges — and that includes waking up to the reality of deeply rooted white superiority.

Blooming in the Bardo

by Tynette Deveaux| June 16, 2020

Blooming in the Bardo

Buddhadharma editor Tynette Deveaux asks “Is it possible that collectively we might emerge from this bardo with a sense of blooming?”

Yes, We Can Have Hope

by Joan Halifax| March 10, 2020

Yes, We Can Have Hope

Roshi Joan Halifax reflects on the idea of “wise hope” and why we should open ourselves to it.

True Practice is Never Disengaged

by Karen Maezen Miller| February 28, 2020

True Practice is Never Disengaged

If we feel like our practice is here, and the world is over there, says Karen Maezen Miller, then we’re missing the point of practice.

Love Is the Answer to the Climate Crisis

by Tynette Deveaux| January 7, 2020

Love Is the Answer to the Climate Crisis

As the climate crisis worsens, and the window to solve it is quickly closing, we have a choice to make: we can shut down in fear or lean in and open our hearts even more.

The Path We Walk as Women

by Jan Willis| August 21, 2019

The Path We Walk as Women

In the commentary to the Fall 2019 special women’s issue of Buddhadharma, Jan Willis reminds us of the powerful role of women in Buddhism, historically and today.

Commentary: Admiring & Admonishing the Dalai Lama 

by Gelek Badheytsang| July 5, 2019

Commentary: Admiring & Admonishing the Dalai Lama 

His Holiness the Dalai Lama can be wrong sometimes, says Gelek Badheytsang. And that’s okay.

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