Ignorant Kittens
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
24 July 2024
Lessons on accepting and forgiving harm from others while maintaining healthy boundaries, with the help of a new kitten
A Conversation with Tim Ream, EcoDharma Teacher
John Harvey Negru
23 July 2024
American ecoBuddhist, activist, and Zen practitioner Tim Ream offers a lifetime of wisdom as he teaches the fundamental ecological and spiritual need for us to love Earth
Civil Asset Forfeiture Used to Confiscate Donations from Colorado Buddhist Monk
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
23 July 2024
Buddhist monk Ven. Pho Kay had US$19,000 seized during a traffic stop but ultimately regained his funds after a four-month legal battle, highlighting issues with civil asset forfeiture and law enforcement treatment in the United States.
Young Voices: Nirvana Starts in the Kitchen?
Chris Wong
22 July 2024
A high school student in the US offers some Zen reflections on stillness and the many paths toward liberation.
Buddhistdoor View: Political Violence through a Buddhist Lens
Buddhistdoor Global
20 July 2024
The assassination attempt against former president Donald Trump reminds us of the need to extend empathy to all beings and to quell anger within ourselves before it leads to greater harm
Second Woman Accuses Dzogchen Buddhist Teacher in Oregon of Rape
Justin Whitaker
18 July 2024
Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, still listed as an active teacher for a network of Dzogchen Buddhist communities in the United States, has been accused of sexual abuse by a second former student
Radical Openness in Volatile Times
Maia Duerr
17 July 2024
In a time of great upheaval, a key quality of the Dharma is its ability to give us support and stability—if we are open to it
Buddhist Nuns Unveil New Monastery in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Justin Whitaker
16 July 2024
Residents of the monastery are welcoming locals to view the new monastery and learn more about the people who live there and the teachings they offer
Meditation as Medication: The Intersection of Buddhism and Mental Health
Kassidy Evans
16 July 2024
Kassidy Evans explores the famous overlaps and the subtle distinctions between Buddhist meditation and Western psychology
The Missing Sense in Vajrayana Practice
Asa Hershoff
15 July 2024
Asa Hershoff investigates the bioenergetic and transformational aspects of tantric practice.
Why Buddhism Is Essential for Modern People
Jungto Society
12 July 2024
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim explains the foundation of the Buddhist path and its relevance to everyday life
Experiencing Joy as a Practice – Paintings by Kelsey Renko
Sarah C. Beasley
9 July 2024
Sarah C. Beasley reflects on the power of art to elicit calm, connection, and joy, especially in times of growing disconnection and uncertainty in our world