As Buddhists around the world honored the birth, enlightenment, and mahaparanirvana of the Buddha during Vesak, the White House hosted its own observance.
Sensei Alex Kakuyo meditates on the potential ease of this life and the value of putting in effort—both on and off the cushion
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
After a difficult childhood, Yoshiko Miwa found refuge in the care of Rev. and Mrs. Issei Matsuura of the Buddhist Churches of America
Kassidy Evans examines how social media has amplified the false sense of self in young people—and the Buddhist antidote
After decades of practice, the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic led Les Kertay to see how he could more deeply contribute to the flourishing of Buddhism in the world
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim discusses the growing threat of war in East Asia and how to adopt a healthier perspective on work and play
Eck’s work has fostered several generations of scholars and informed the greater public in ways that few other scholars ever have
A Vesak commemoration in Washington DC to celebrate diversity, foster unity and understanding, and embrace unity, peace, and hope
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim gives a Dharma teaching on relationships, perception, and managing our expectations.
