Beginning with the Buddha himself, five extraordinary teachers instruct us in the practice of calming the mind, cultivating awareness, and — ultimately — finding freedom.
Buddhadharma Editor Koun Franz on meeting his teacher for the first time.
Ross Nervig on some teachers past and present whose lives and teachings have a lot of offer us.
Marissa Wong reflects on her experiences with alienation and community.
According to Willa Blythe Baker, making a strong, healthy community starts with understanding how it is constructed.
Vimalasara (Valerie) Mason-John explores the obstacles and opportunities presented by all-Black sanghas.
In too many Buddhist communities, women have not been believed when revealing harm caused by men. Bhikkhu Sujato looks to the Vinaya and finds another approach.
Asian American Buddhist communities have for years been dismissed by “convert” Buddhists for carrying “cultural baggage.” Nalika Gajaweera says the response should not be to let it go but to claim it as a mark of cultural responsibility.
Each one of us, says David Viafora, can be a kalyana mitra, or “spiritual friend.” Here’s how.
How do we take refuge in sangha? For Buddhadharma editor Koun Franz, it’s all about embracing change.
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