In the wake of Thailand’s landmark Marriage Equality Act, BDG spoke with a key figure in the drive for social equality: Buddhist activist Hua Boonyapisomparn
Prof. Dave Holmes presents an episode from the Pali Canon, in which Venerable Meghiya seeks guidance on practice from the Buddha
Our loving-kindness meditator finds new friends after stepping away from a place of conflict
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
