Many scholars noted religious experiences that led them to their interest in Buddhism while some commented on the tension between these personal experiences and their scholarly work
The teachings of Pure Land Buddhism can offer a powerful antidote to our ego-driven habits that give rise to so much suffering
Ven. pomnyun Sunim explores peace in East Asia, living without suffering, and the Buddhist path to sustainable living
Exploring the meaning of Vesak as a trans-lifetime celebration of the Buddha’s final rebirth, and the many that came before
A look at the themes and teachings that inform the celebrations of Vesak, including the life of the Buddha and the Buddha-era
Prof. David Holmes explores the implications of the Buddha’s Fire Sermon
Karen Greenspan visits Karma Drubdey Nunnery in central Bhutan, where female monastics are manifesting the rich heritage of cham ritual Buddhist dance
Sensei Alex Kakuyo meditates on the potential ease of this life and the value of putting in effort—both on and off the cushion
Alan Kwan examines why Shakyamuni Buddha advised beings to be reborn in Amitabha’s paradise a full three times
In our busy and difficult modern lives, we forget that life flows in circles. But the wisdom of our teachers can bring us back to that essential truth and harmony
Magaret Meloni offers a lesson in mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion in times of grief and impermanence
A meditation on the complex life of spiritual friendships and their role on the Buddhist path
