Sixteen Poisons Polluting the Mind
Prof. David Dale Holmes
3 July 2024
Prof. David Holmes examines the mental obstacles on the path to purification and liberation
Wise Suffering
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
29 June 2024
Sensei Alex Kakuyo teaches us that Buddhist practice is not about avoiding suffering, but rather engaging in the hardships of life that can improve our lives and those of others
No Rest, but Refuge
Margaret Meloni, PhD
25 June 2024
Margaret Meloni explores the meaning of taking refuge in the Triple Gem in a world of uncertainty and impermanence
Does the Contemplation Sutra Teach Us to Attain Rebirth through Contemplation of Meditative Virtues?
Alan Kwan
24 June 2024
Alan Kwan clarifies the deeper meaning of the Contemplation Sutra: that meditative virtues remain secondary to chanting the Name
Practicing Equanimity in the Face of Injustice: Social Activism and the Middle Path
Kassidy Evans
18 June 2024
How Buddhist values reinforces activism and can help make both Asian and Western approaches to bringing positive change more effective
Connecting from the Wise and Compassionate Heart
Ratnadevi
17 June 2024
Ratnadevi offers a clear and concise guide to the crucial steps of Nonviolent Communication, a practice that can deepen relationships with loved ones, friends, community members, and more.
Buddhistdoor View: Revisiting Buddhist Views on Animal Welfare after Thailand’s Chatuchak Market Fire
Buddhistdoor Global
15 June 2024
The loss of a thousand or more animals at a market should revive our work to end suffering for all sentient beings
Metta Stands Out
Mettamorphsis
14 June 2024
Our loving-kindness practitioner teaches us that our greatest service can sometimes come by stepping outside of a situation while offering sincere care to those inside
The Power of Sadhana
Anam Thubten Rinpoche
12 June 2024
Anam Thubten Rinpoche gives an overview of some of the daily spiritual practices of Vajrayana Buddhism
Circles of Life and Death, Part Two: Recalling Taitetsu Unno and Shinran
Sarah C. Beasley
4 June 2024
The teachings of Pure Land Buddhism can offer a powerful antidote to our ego-driven habits that give rise to so much suffering
Walking a New Path
Jungto Society
3 June 2024
Ven. pomnyun Sunim explores peace in East Asia, living without suffering, and the Buddhist path to sustainable living
Fire Imagery in the Pali Canon
Prof. David Dale Holmes
30 May 2024
Prof. David Holmes explores the implications of the Buddha’s Fire Sermon