
Meaning, Part Two
A meditation on Buddhist practice as a source of meaning and relevance in a society saturated with consumerism

A meditation on Buddhist practice as a source of meaning and relevance in a society saturated with consumerism

Questioning whether the Buddhist virtue of renunciation can play a greater role in society as we face the climate crisis

The tragic circumstances of the crowd crush in Seoul have traumatized and bewildered survivors

The stark outlook presented by scientists and activists has yet to alter the activities of most people in the industrialized world

Why Brazil’s foray into a bioeconomy in the Amazon rainforest provides a glimpse into the Right Livelihood of the future

A Dharma teaching on fear and equanimity in the face of impermanence

Looking at how Buddhism has treated nationalism, from ancient empires to modern countries and contemporary movements

Examining the damage wrought by the global animal trade, and looking back to a Buddhist monarch for renewed inspiration

The implications of the increasingly popular philosophy of longtermism, and a tentative Buddhist reflection

Applying the Buddhist wisdom of the vastness of time and the importance of refuge to the reality of our current climate crisis

Reflecting on our increasingly destructive path as a species and how Buddhist principles could help turn us around

Addressing the decline of Buddhism in Europe where, just recently, it was a vibrant and growing religious presence