Bringing joy and happiness, and lessening the suffering of fellow beings

Crossroads, challenges, and dilemmas in the practice of Chan Buddhism

No winners in the zero-sum game of Donald Trump vs. Kim Jong-un

The eternal bond between teacher and student

Painting as a practice

An outpost of the Dharma in North America

The path of a remarkable Buddhist teacher

Igniting the flame

An interview with Venerable Shi Zhiru, professor of religious studies at Pomona College

Zen influences in the art and life of Merce Cunningham