In times of growing uncertainty regarding the world around us, Buddhists know that the Dharma offers an unshakeable refuge that can ground us as we work to offer inner and outer refuge to others
Noa Jones examines the potential benefits and risks of encouraging children to take refuge at an early age
Margaret Meloni explores the meaning of taking refuge in the Triple Gem in a world of uncertainty and impermanence
A meditation on the complex life of spiritual friendships and their role on the Buddhist path
Joining a growing trend among Buddhists around the world, monastics at Lingyen Mountain Temple in Canada offer refuge to pets
A high school student in the US recognizes the importance of a supportive sangha during an experiential learning course on Buddhism
Seeing refuge in the way that we care for others around us, we can better understand the refuges that the Buddha offered us 2,600 years ago
Satya Robyn reflects on her life as an activist and a changing of the seasons to a new focus
Generosity and compassion on the path: embodying the legacy of an ancient spiritual heritage
Contemplating the space between Buddhist activism and community building
Applying the Buddhist wisdom of the vastness of time and the importance of refuge to the reality of our current climate crisis
Reflections on Earth Day and nature’s ability to bring us to worlds beyond words
