
The Leaning Buddha and the Crooked Cactus: Finding Freedom in Imperfection
A mindfulness coach looks at the lesson of a crooked cactus and how love means accepting imperfections and our flawed nature

A mindfulness coach looks at the lesson of a crooked cactus and how love means accepting imperfections and our flawed nature

A US college student considers the significance and implications of Buddhist practice and social engagement

An introduction to the foundational role of watching the breath on the contemplative path in the Mahayana tradition

Sensei Alex Kakuyo teaches us that in our Buddhist practice, as in garden work, the goal must be the practice itself

Dharma teachings from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim on the Buddhadharma, Buddhist practice, and enlightenment

Exploring the integrated philosophical and pedagogical flow of the three core scriptures of the Pure Land canon

This posthumous work by the late Rev. Dr. Inagaki Hisao examines the teachings of a Shin Buddhist master of the 19th century

Margaret Meloni considers the Buddhist perspective on emotional wisdom and practicing acceptance in the face of life’s vicissitudes

Realizing that debt has energy that fills our lives is a crucial step in moving forward in constructive ways toward liberation

My previous article explored the development of Thích Nhất Hạnh’s Engaged Buddhism, shaped by his efforts to renew Vietnamese Buddhism and the widespread suffering brought

Kassidy Evans looks back on her love for competitive sports and how it can be both enriched and balanced by Buddhist practice

Notes from Linda Leaming on seeking enlightenment in the everyday interruptions of life in Bhutan