Book Review: Down to Earth Dharma by Rebecca Bradshaw
Nachaya Campbell-Allen
1 February 2025
Nachaya Campbell-Allen reviews a contemporary approach to Buddhism 101 aimed at modern practitioners
Nachaya Campbell-Allen reviews a contemporary approach to Buddhism 101 aimed at modern practitioners
Through the rules and regularity of rituals, we can unlock the virtues and states of mindfulness and joy described in Buddhist teachings
Ratnadevi teaches us the power of mindfully bringing play into our everyday lives
Margaret Meloni, PhD, explores the implications of change—whether welcome or unwelcome—and drawing on our practice to respond with patience and resilience
Dharma teachings from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim on the price of peace and how to let go of the stress in our lives
Lam Yuen Ching examines corporate mindfulness and practices found in the military, compared with the Buddha’s teaching on mindfulness
Rebecca Wong’s interview with Prof. Georgios Halkias reveals striking mutual influences between Buddhism and the Hellenistic legacy
Recalling teachers who faced imprisonment and exile yet sustained deep meditation practice, Sarah C. Beasley highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the important work of sustaining oneself and others
Alan Kwan explores how Shakyamuni Buddha and Amitabha Buddha have charted profound cosmic plans for sentient beings’ destinies
Asa Hershoff offers a short treatise on causes and conditions and the fruition of karma
Joseph Houseal delves into the spiritual and aesthetic depths of the human spirit, expressed through dance
Dharma teachings from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim on the Buddhist practice of living sustainably and living happily.