The Wisdom of Bees – Awe and Respect for All Species
Sarah C. Beasley
6 September 2023
A Buddhist reflection on the lessons that bees and other insects might teach us about generosity and community
Head-Scratchers
John Harvey Negru
4 September 2023
A meditation on the end of the world and the Buddhist wisdom we might hold as we pass through this transition
Starving the Beast
Prof. David Dale Holmes
29 August 2023
Prof. David Dale Holmes offers a meditation on the Five Hindrances, and responding with mindful wisdom
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
On Loving and Losing Our Pets
Margaret Meloni, PhD
24 August 2023
Coming to terms with grief and impermanence for our furry friends and family members
Dharma Guideposts
Maia Duerr
21 August 2023
Introducing contributor Maia Duerr and her new column Dharma Compass, with an exploration of her background in Buddhism and Zen
Having a Voice During Silence on Retreat
Ratnadevi
17 August 2023
A meditation on the many ways that silence and being silenced can impact our lives
The Divine Love of the Buddha
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
16 August 2023
A meditation on what cats and Buddhist practice can teach us about unconditional love and acceptance
The Deep and Broad Meaning of Rebirth in the Pure Land
Alan Kwan
14 August 2023
Exploring the unique nature of the Pure Land and the buddhahood-oriented goal of rebirth in Amitabha’s world
The Relevance of Buddhism in the 21st Century
Anam Thubten Rinpoche
9 August 2023
Anam Thubten Rinpoche offers a meditation on the Buddhadharma in the contemporary world
“Compassion Is How to Begin, Wisdom Is How to Develop, and Dignity Is How to Be”
Nachaya Campbell-Allen
8 August 2023
Nachaya reviews Awakening Dignity: A Guide to Living a Life of Deep Fulfillment by Phakchok Rinpoche and Sophie Wu
Death and Decay, Birth and Rebirth: Cycles of Life in Nature and Ourselves
Sarah C. Beasley
7 August 2023
Contemplating the joy and sorrow of life transitions with equanimity and wisdom