The loss of a thousand or more animals at a market should revive our work to end suffering for all sentient beings
A look at the themes and teachings that inform the celebrations of Vesak, including the life of the Buddha and the Buddha-era
Reflections on the fact and process of loss, and finding beauty in a world so torn by suffering
Members and friends of the San Francisco Zen Center received tragic news this week after a beloved resident and worker at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center went missing and was later found dead.
Academics are studying how Buddhist ideas and practices have increasingly been incorporated into the end-of-life plans of people outside of Buddhist cultures
After nearly two months missing from Sravasti Abbey, it is believed that Geshe Tenzin Chodrak’s body has been found in a pond near the abbey
Columnist Sarah C. Beasley guides us into a Buddhist practice for the cold and dark winter days ahead
BDG columnist Maia Duerr ponders the meaning of the pandemic and the hope for change as we confront our interconnectedness
Pema Wangyal Rinpoche’s new book can serve as a central practice manual for newcomers and experienced Buddhists alike as they traverse the Vajrayana path
Prof. Gereon Kopf continues his Shikoku pilgrimage in Japan, examining themes of awakening, loss, and connection
As the people of Lahaina face the devastation of this month’s wildfire, three Buddhist temples seek help on the long road to recovery
Contemplating the joy and sorrow of life transitions with equanimity and wisdom
