Won Buddhism emphasizes present-moment mindfulness through daily reflection, diary-keeping, and discernment of wholesome and unwholesome actions
BDG’s North America Correspondent Sensei Alex Kakuyo discusses the importance of understanding karma in our everyday lives
Exploring how the Contemplation Sutra, far from discouraging the exclusive practice of Amitabha-recitation, affirms it
Beginner’s Mind is a special project collecting insightful essays written by US college students who have attended experiential-learning courses related to Buddhism. Some of the authors
LAM Yuen Ching examines the distinct characteristics of Thích Nhất Hạnh’s approach to engaged Buddhism
Margaret Meloni considers the reality of impermanence and change in relation to our memories of loved ones who have passed on.
Reframing the idea of our energy: unlocking and unleashing infinite Right Effort and values-based interactions and joy
Korean Seon master Ven. Pomnyun Sunim offers teachings on young people and the future of religion, and on attachment and personal responsibility
Anam Thubten Rinpoche ponders the future of the Buddhadharma in the West and engaging with young people
The early explorers treated in this three-part article represent a wide range of expertise, from painting to linguistics, dance to cartography. The 15 explorers evoked
Asa Hershoff explores liminal states of consciousness and their relationship with our perceptions of reality
Our loving-kindness practitioner continues her work in a difficult environment, though armed with the realization that none of this is to be taken personally
