When the Buddha attained enlightenment, he touched the earth. If he touched it now, it would cry out in pain.
Why We Go for the Gun
Greg Snyder on how to reclaim the grace and humanity that our access to guns has led us to squander.
I Vow Not to Burn Out
Mushim Patricia Ikeda says it’s not enough to help others. You have to take care of yourself too.
Will We Open the Door or Close It?
There’s a powerful force for change in America, says Christian leader Serene Jones, but powerful forces oppose it. It’s a battle that is as much spiritual as political.
Peace Begins With Peaceful Actions
To change the world, says Jan Willis, we need hope. And hope grows from nonviolent actions, no matter how small.
Meditation: Be Kind to Yourself
A three-step contemplation to give yourself the compassion you need (and deserve).
Commentary: Centrism is Not a Middle Way
In a seemingly divided America, political “centrism” is gaining popularity. But, from a Buddhist perspective, Buddhist teacher Ethan Nichtern argues, centrism is actually a kind of extreme.
The King We Need: Martin Luther King Jr., Moral Philosopher
He was more than just the “civil rights leader” he is remembered as today. Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of America’s greatest moral philosophers.
Love Everyone: A Guide for Spiritual Activists
Sharon Salzberg and Rev. angel Kyodo williams discuss how we can bring spirituality and politics together to build a more just and compassionate society.
5 Buddhist Practices to Help Tackle Climate Change
Lama Willa Miller offers five meditations to help accept the truth of climate change, laying the ground for a skillful response.