Driving at Night
Sister Ocean
26 February 2016
The American novelist E. L. Doctorow once wrote that writing is “like driving a car at night: you never see further than your headlights, but
Buddhistdoor View: Subtle Spiritual Materialism – A Hidden Trap
Buddhistdoor Global
11 December 2015
In a previous commentary, we highlighted common manifestations of overt, vulgar spiritual materialism—the desire for material gain through “spiritual” means, such as charging for blessings
Science Meets Mind – Imagining a Revolution, with B. Alan Wallace
Shuyin
11 December 2015
“Twenty self-contained, solar-powered cabins, each with its own functional kitchen and private organic garden, spread sparsely over a luscious green space,” B. Alan Wallace’s eyes
A Buddhist Conspiracy Theory: The Struggle for Succession after the Buddha’s Death
Raymond Lam
4 December 2015
A conspiracy theory is the idea that something more, perhaps sinister, is taking place behind the scenes than is acknowledged in the “officially” sanctioned version
Buddhistdoor View: Letting Go of Extremism: The Middle Way
Buddhistdoor Global
27 November 2015
It appears that all the wrong lessons have been learned by Western governments and by the mainstream media from the recent tragedies in Beirut, Paris,
Buddhistdoor View: Can’t Buy Me Love
Buddhistdoor Global
18 September 2015
Few clichés are truer than “money can’t buy happiness.” This common idea has been the central thread of many Dharma talks to highlight the need
Energy and Inner Renewal in Modern Spirituality
Raymond Lam
1 July 2010
“What are the characteristics of energy? They are dynamism in action, competence in initiative, firmness of intention, a zestful mind, and perseverance in action.” – Mah?prajñ?p?ramit???stra,