Original sin vs. original goodness: Mahayana Buddhism offers a more hopeful view of human nature. Zen teacher Melissa Myozen Blacker reveals how nondual practice frees us from our temporary obscurations and reveals our true, awakened nature.
What are the Eight Awakenings?
The eight awakenings are pithy descriptions of what bodhisattvas and other enlightened beings realize, which are chanted mainly in the Mahayana tradition.
5 Buddhist Slogans for the Office
Photo ©istock.com / YusufgondenBy practicing the famous mind training slogans, you can bring profound Buddhist wisdom into your day-to-day life.
The Mahayana Motivation
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche on the bodhisattva path.
The Heart Sutra Will Change You Forever
Photo by Gina Kelly.Penetrate the true meaning of the Heart Sutra, says Karl Brunnhölzl, and nothing will be the same again. The secret is making it personal.
A New Look at the Heart Sutra, from Thich Nhat Hanh and Norman Fischer
Thich Nhat Hanh offers his new translation of the Heart Sutra, which teaches transcendent wisdom, and Norman Fischer offers comment.
Living the Lion’s Roar: How to Practice Fearlessness
At every stage of our path, says Chögyam Trunpga Rinpoche, the fearless proclamation of the truth cuts through ego. Are we ready to hear it?
Developing the Mind of Great Capacity
Photo by Christopher Michel.A teaching on practices to generate bodhichitta by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Pema Chödrön on Waking Up — and Benefiting Others
Pema Chödrön offers her unique perspective on The Way of the Bodhisattva, and addresses how we free ourselves from powerful emotional spells.
What Are the Six Transcendent Perfections?
In Mahayana Buddhism, the bodhisattva practices the six paramitas, or transcendent perfections.