Metta’s Scaffolding
Mettamorphsis
10 December 2024
Our loving-kindness practitioner writes of conflict at a Vipassana center and the difficult choice that ensues
Large Trees, Deep Roots
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
27 November 2024
Embracing the teachings of Buddhism, we strengthen our roots to withstand life’s inevitable storms with resilience and wisdom
Post-Election Conversations: Embodying Curiosity and Empathy, Resisting Polarization
Ratnadevi
22 November 2024
In a potentially polarized world, Ratnadevi offers mindful listening as a bridge between ourselves and others. By tuning into emotions and values, we create space for healing, connection, and constructive action.
Beyond Attachment: Understanding Clinging Versus Caring
Margaret Meloni, PhD
18 November 2024
Margaret Meloni explores how the Buddhist teachings can help us to develop healthy relationships with our loved ones
Embracing Sangha, Meditation, and Love in Hard Times – Wisdom from Thich Nhat Hanh
Sarah C. Beasley
13 November 2024
Embracing the strength of community, Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings remind us to turn to our deepest practices and support one another, especially our children, as we navigate challenging times.
Commitment and Freedom – A Paradox Unfolding in Changing Times
Ratnadevi
22 October 2024
Ratnadevi reflects on Buddhist retreats’ unique ways of teaching us that commitment can lead to freedom
Something Is Missing, Because Someone Is Missing
Margaret Meloni, PhD
21 October 2024
Margaret Meloni offers a meditation on the grief journey from loss and mourning to acceptance and equanimity
Metta’s Three Courses
Mettamorphsis
2 October 2024
Three essential lessons for life—with others and with ourselves—from our loving-kindness practitioner
If You Know the Truth as It Is, There Is No Reason to Suffer
Jungto Society
4 September 2024
A Dharma teaching from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim that explores the potential of sustainable communities and Buddhist practice as a path to self-liberation.
Metta’s Sanity Checks
Mettamorphsis
2 September 2024
Our loving-kindness practitioner guides us in the sometimes difficult practice of letting go of difficult people and situations
Exercise Your Right to Lead a Happy Life
Jungto Society
19 August 2024
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim explores suffering and happiness and the Buddhist path to personal liberation
The Art of Interrupting
Ratnadevi
16 August 2024
Ratnadevi guides us in our efforts to bring mindfulness and wisdom to those times when someone else needs help pausing in conversation