Mushim Patricia Ikeda says it’s not enough to help others. You have to take care of yourself too.
How to Practice Metta for a Troubled Time
Mushim Patricia Ikeda teaches us how to generate loving-kindness and good will as an antidote to hatred and fear.
I feel a lot of pain when I meditate. What can I do?
Mushim Patricia Ikeda talks about dealing with physical pain in meditation.
It’s All Workable
Buddhist teacher Mushim Patricia Ikeda on finding your way through tiny successes, step-by-step.
Let’s Talk About Burnout
Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, Buddhist teacher Mushim Patricia Ikeda shares her tips to avoid burnout.
Where Everyone Can Thrive
Lindsay Kyte explores East Bay Meditation Center’s focus on respect, safety, and the joy of being seen for who you are.
Conversations With My Son
Mushim Patricia Ikeda traces her path as a parent through some of the humorous, poignant and penetrating conversations she’s had with her young son, Joshua.
Buddhist figures, communities respond to Orlando massacre
The Buddhist flag (right) debuted in Sri Lanka in 1855 and was adopted internationally in 1952. The rainbow pride flag, designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978, has become a symbol of LGBTIQ hope and progress worldwide. After the incomprehensible news of the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, Buddhists began to share their grief and support.