Nicholas Roerich, Mongol Tsam, 1928
Joseph Houseal
11 November 2023
Joseph Houseal explores the legacy of the renowned Russian explorer and cultural preservationist
Buddhism and Nature
Anam Thubten Rinpoche
10 October 2023
A reminder of Buddhism’s close relationship with the natural world and our need to recognize this in our daily lives and practice
The Horse, the Rider, and Onions . . .
Tiffani Gyatso
8 September 2023
Buddhist artist Tiffani Gyatso delves into the Buddhist teaching of self and non-self, examining what it means to strip away the layers of delusion that hide our true nature
Online Dharma: Practicing Mahamudra with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Craig C Lewis
1 September 2023
The Tergar Meditation Community has announced that Mingyur Rinpoche will lead an online retreat “Tilopa’s Song of Realization” from 10–13 November.
Through the Eye of a Needle to Dance with the Dakini: Journey to Druk Zangri Khamar
Karen Greenspan
25 August 2023
A group of Western practitioners make a pilgrimage to a remote region of Bhutan to manifest and sustain an ancient and sacred Buddhist dance
Faeries, Dakinis, Nuns, and Mikos, Part Two
Joseph Houseal
12 August 2023
Joseph Houseal explores the world of Buddhist ritual dance and profiles two Western exponents and practitioners, and their unique perspectives
Online Dharma: Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche to Lead View of Mahamudra Retreat
Craig C Lewis
7 August 2023
The Tergar Meditation Community has announced that Mingyur Rinpoche will lead an online Mahamudra retreat from 11–14 August.
Pilgrimage: Journey to Outer and Inner Landscapes
Asa Hershoff
4 August 2023
BDG columnist Asa Hershoff ponders the significance of pilgrimage as part of our Buddhist practice
Online Dharma: Mingyur Rinpoche to Give Teaching on “Mahamudra: Songs of Realization from the Indian Masters”
Craig C Lewis
26 July 2023
Mingyur Rinpoche will offer an online teaching on the theme “Mahamudra: Songs of Realization from the Indian Masters” on 5 August.
The Lotus-Born One
Tiffani Gyatso
12 July 2023
Symbolism and liberation on the tantric path: the legend of Padmasambhava
Sangha: The War of Awakening
Asa Hershoff
5 June 2023
BDG columnist Asa Hershoff on the foundational importance of mindfulness in our Buddhist practice and in our relationships with fellow practitioners
Natural Radiance and the Outer and Inner Sun
Tiffani Gyatso
17 April 2023
Disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with our true selves and the natural rhythms of the universe