When Bodhisattvas Break
Lama Karma Yeshe Chödrön invites us to find hope and resilience in our grief, just as the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, even after shattering under the weight of samsara, finds strength to alleviate the suffering of all beings.
Deep Dive
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche’s Abhidharma Teachings
Sometimes referred to as Buddhist psychology, Abhidharma offers a detailed analysis of how the mind works, helping us uncover the patterns that shape our perception — and ultimately, how to transform them to recognize our true nature. This Deep Dive features Mingyur Rinpoche’s recent teachings on Abhidharma, largely drawn from his meditation manual Stainless Prajna.
“Abhidharma offers us the tools for exploring the nature of reality. There are step-by-step guidelines, whose purpose is to free us from suffering, alleviate suffering, and unroot our suffering, which is based on aversion, craving, and ignorance.””
—Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Watch: Mingyur Rinpoche teaches on Mindfulness of the Body
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche teaches us what it means to bring our mind and body into the present moment. Also included is a helpful reflection on the subject from Edwin Kelley.
Where Concentration and Insight Meet
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche guides us on a short meditation on the nature of breath. Also included is a helpful reflection on how we can use the breath to understand the nature of impermanence by Edwin Kelley.
Understanding Abhidharma, a.k.a. Buddhist Psychology
In this Q&A, Edwin Kelley answers key questions about Abhidharma, a.k.a. Buddhist Psychology.
Why Meditation Alone Can’t Heal Every Wound
Amma Thanasanti asks “the question that won’t go away”: If a dharma teacher has authentic awakening, how could they still be able to cause so much harm?
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.
Dharma Books: Excerpts
The Story of Buddhist Reformer Venerable Ādicca Vamsa
Hein Htet Kyaw offers a profile of a monk, author, and hero of Buddhism deserving of true appreciation.
“mitigating dHARMa” site launches to support abuse/spiritual abuse survivors
The professional interfaith chaplain and committed Buddhist practitioner behind the site explains its impetus and structure.
Steadfast in the Middle of Samsara
Shinshu Roberts examines the suffering inherent in the bodhisattva path, what Dogen referred to as being “the blue lotus in the flame.”
Spanish translation of The Heart of Tibetan Language – Volume 1 released
“The main purpose of this Spanish edition is to offer all Spanish speakers — whether they know English or not — the opportunity to learn Tibetan and appreciate its nuances without relying on materials in other languages,” says translator Ana Carla Vergara Calvar.
Buddhism A–Z
Learn all about key Buddhist terms, concepts, and traditions in our in-depth glossary — perfect for beginners and committed dharma practitioners alike.
