Venerable Nyanatiloka Mahathera cites the Word of the Buddha on the contemplation of feelings (Diga Nikaya 22): But how does the disciple dwell in contemplation of the
We are disturbed not by things,but by the views we take of things.Epictetus, The Encheiridion
The previous two articles in this column, which explored combining location-independence with letting the Dharma take the lead—what I term “lily padding”—described how tonglen dissolves the fear of
An interview with Venerable Shi Zhiru, professor of…
In his exegesis on the Deep Mind (the second of the Three States of Mind) in the Commentary on the Contemplation Sutra, Master Shandao explains:
Recent years have seen a steady increase in scientific research into Buddhist beliefs and practices, in particular, research on mindfulness, which was pioneered more than 30
My previous article focused on the Great Sage Monastery of Bamboo Grove on Mount Wutai and its abbot, Venerable Master Miaojiang, director of the Buddhist
Exploring an ancient symbol of Buddhism in China
Kunze Chimed is a Mongolian yogini with a divine voice and considerable experience practicing and teaching Vajrayana Buddhism. In June, I was fortunate to have
An interview with Kalmykia’s minister for economy and trade
A collection of 100 Zen koans that bring Buddhist women to…
I knew very little about Buddhism in Malaysia before I landed in that lush green country. My visit was the result of some last-minute changes
