Category: Buddhist Wisdom
Krispy Kreme Mind
Jan Chozen Bays on the incessant desires that fuel our confusion and suffering.
The Five Mindfulness Trainings
Thich Nhat Hanh's Five Mindfulness Trainings are are based on the Buddha's five precepts and translated for modern times. Their nature is universal.
Buddhism & Ancestral Remembrance Ceremony to be held in London
The Amitabha Buddhist Society will hold its 2017 Buddhism & Ancestral Remembrance Ceremony, in London, UK from June 9-11.
Ethics, Service, and a Meaningful Life
In the opening editorial of our July 2017 issue, our editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod discusses living an ethical life of service on the Buddhist path.
When the Retreat is Over
Mingyur Rinpoche, who spent more than four years on wandering retreat, shares his most challenging moments as well as practical advice for returning home.
Fear and Fearlessness: What the Buddhists Teach
So much of our suffering—as individuals and as a society—is caused by fear. In fact, according to Buddhism, fear is at the very root of ego and samsara.
That Driver Could Be Your Mother
Compassion and rebirth came together for me recently as I sat reflecting on how I nearly drove my mother off the road.
What Makes You a Buddhist?
It’s not the clothes you wear, the ceremonies you perform, or the meditation you do. It’s not what you eat, how much you drink, or who you have sex with.
Entering the Jhanas
Entering the jhanas is not easy—the harder you try, the more difficult it becomes. But you can make yourself ready for them to open up to you.
The Life of the Lotus Sutra
Paul L. Swanson reviews "The Lotus Sutra: A Biography" by Donald S. Lopez, Jr. From the Summer 2017 issue of Buddhadharma.
Why Buddhist Communities Should Include Children
Jodo Shinsu minister Jeff Wilson on why teaching children the dharma is genuine bodhisattva work.
Inside the Summer 2017 issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Quarterly
The Summer 2017 issue of Buddhadharma is available now. Here is a preview of what you’ll find in the magazine.
A Jewel Heart: Remembering Gelek Rimpoche
Gelek Rimpoche passed away in February at the age of 77. Dimitri Ehrlich remembers his teacher's generosity.
Healthy Desire: A Buddhist’s View of Mindfulness & Sex
Buddhist practitioner Ray Buckner shares how bringing mindfulness into sex helps us develop a healthier relationship with both ourselves and our partner, and deepens our connection between mind and body.
Buddhists Helping Buddhists
Pamela Ayo Yetunde reviews "A Thousand Hands: A Guidebook to Caring for Your Buddhist Community." From the Summer 2017 issue of Buddhadharma.
The Decision to Become a Buddhist
Taking refuge in the Buddha, the dharma and the sangha is something more than a ritual, wrote Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
Making Friends on the Buddhist Path
Zen teacher Norman Fischer extols the beauty and benefit of spiritual friendship on the Buddhist path.
A Buddhist’s Guide to Weddings and Marriage
All marriages end — either in death or divorce. From a Buddhist perspective, that just makes each day of a marriage even more special. Here is a collection of Buddhist advice on finding profound joy within marital bliss.
The Life and Teachings of Sister Chan Khong
She’s best known as Thich Nhat Hanh’s invaluable collaborator, but Sister Chan Khong is also a dedicated activist and gifted teacher in her own right. Andrea Miller tells her extraordinary story.
Should I meditate for short or long periods?
How do you know when you're forcing your meditation, instead of applying proper effort? Do you recommend short periods of meditation or longer ones?