Anti-War Performance, Part One
Joseph Houseal
11 May 2024
Joseph Houseal explores anti-war activism and ritual suicide as a performative expression of nonviolence and compassion
The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies: EcoDharma Beacon
John Harvey Negru
8 May 2024
The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies has done extensive work in its teachings, land and building use, and collaborations to put it on the cutting edge of contemporary ecoDharma
Online Dharma: Tergar Announces Live Teaching with Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche: “Mahamudra: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities”
Craig C Lewis
3 May 2024
The Tergar Meditation Community has announced that Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will give a live teaching on “Mahamudra: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities.”
Buddhists in Vancouver Offer Refuge Ceremony for Pets
Justin Whitaker
2 May 2024
Joining a growing trend among Buddhists around the world, monastics at Lingyen Mountain Temple in Canada offer refuge to pets
If We Are Alive Now, We Are All Successful
Jungto Society
30 April 2024
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim gives a Dharma teaching on relationships, personal responsibility, and finding happiness in the present moment.
Letting Inner Spring Bloom: Reclaiming Energy after Eclipse Season
Sarah C. Beasley
29 April 2024
Reflecting on the changing of the seasons and the recent eclipses, Sarah C. Beasley reminds us of the central Buddhist practice of wishing that all beings be happy
Book Review: Summoned by the Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing Our World
Nachaya Campbell-Allen
25 April 2024
Nachaya Campbell-Allen embarks on a remarkable journey with author Cynthia Jurs of wisdom, hope, compassion, and healing.
Removing the Tangled Weeds
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
24 April 2024
Working on the spiritual path can be slow and difficult work, much like clearing weeds, but it will lead to progress if we give it time.
Dancing around Death: Meeting Denial with Courage and Compassion
Margaret Meloni, PhD
23 April 2024
Learning to approach impermanence with equanimity and acceptance
Dharma Realm Buddhist University in California Granted 8-year Academic Re-accreditation
Craig C Lewis
19 April 2024
Dharma Realm Buddhist University, in northern California, has been granted an eight-year re-accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
Young Voices: Mingyur Rinpoche, Meditative Awareness, Mind Training, and Mental Agility
Kian Burt
18 April 2024
A high school student in the US explores observing the mind and the power of equanimity during an experiential learning course on Buddhism
Buddhist Languages Professor Diego Loukota Dies at 38 of Brain Cancer
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
18 April 2024
Loukota was remembered for his “once-in-a-generation” intellect as well as his kindness and collegiality