Alan Kwan clarifies the deeper meaning of the Contemplation Sutra: that meditative virtues remain secondary to chanting the Name
Exploring the meaning of Vesak as a trans-lifetime celebration of the Buddha’s final rebirth, and the many that came before
Alan Kwan examines why Shakyamuni Buddha advised beings to be reborn in Amitabha’s paradise a full three times
Prof. David Holmes shares a teaching from the revered Thai monk Ajahn Suchart Abhijato
Margaret Meloni explores the idea of near-death experiences through a Buddhist lens, and examines the insights to be gained from living mindfully and compassionately
What prevents us from following and practicing any of Shakyamuni Buddha’s 84,000 expedient teachings and following Amitabha?
Margaret Meloni ponders the concepts of renewal and rebirth on the path to new beginnings
Remorse and shame are completely appropriate feelings in light of our karmic debts, but they connect us deeper to the Buddhas
BDG columnist Tiffani Gyatso shares her reflections on emotional healing and rebirth
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim gives a Dharma teaching on living lightly with impermanence and change
In the tradition of the late Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Sangngak Tenzin Rinpoche confers blessings for beloved pets of Muscovites
Margaret Meloni offers a personal perspective on the Buddhist view of death and impermanence
