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The Antidote to Greed, Hatred & Ignorance

Buddhism teaches that the three poisons — greed, hatred, and ignorance — are the root causes of all suffering, yet through practice we can learn to recognize these forces and respond with clarity and care. Rev. Marvin Harada, Karen Maezen Miller, Alisa Dennis, and Pamela Ayo Yetunde explore ways to cultivate inner peace, break free from harmful cycles, and create a more compassionate world.

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Finding Relief from Depression & Anxiety

Psychoanalyst and dharma teacher Pilar Jennings weaves Buddhist wisdom with contemporary psychotherapy to illuminate the mind’s capacity to heal. She reveals how meeting suffering directly can restore a sense of well-being.

Only Genuine Compassion Will Do

It's not enough to simply to believe compassion is important. We must transform our thoughts and behavior on a daily basis to cultivate compassion.

Detox Your Mind: 5 Practices to Purify the 3 Poisons

Five Buddhist teachers share practices to clear away the poisons that cause suffering and obscure your natural enlightenment.

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Buddhist Practices to Prepare You for Death

Death is a journey into the unknown. Like any journey, it goes better if you’re prepared. Andrew Holecek shares teachings from Tibetan Buddhism to help.

The Longing That Keeps Me Company

From childhood to the meditation hall, Susan Moon reflects on how longing has been both her companion and her teacher.

His Dharma Heir

Zen nun Aikon’s late teacher—a sexist—doubted she’d be able to keep his temple going. Now, in the flourishing zendo, she settles herself into his own seat. An excerpt from Ruth Ozeki’s novel <i>The Book of Form and Emptiness</i>.