Loving the Work
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
25 June 2025
Sensei Alex Kakuyo teaches us that in our Buddhist practice, as in garden work, the goal must be the practice itself
The Roadside Dilemma: Cultivating Equanimity in Daily Life
Margaret Meloni, PhD
19 June 2025
Margaret Meloni considers the Buddhist perspective on emotional wisdom and practicing acceptance in the face of life’s vicissitudes
Buddha in a Teacup: Metaphors
Linda Leaming
12 June 2025
Notes from Linda Leaming on seeking enlightenment in the everyday interruptions of life in Bhutan
A Chicken Coop for Enlightenment
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
27 May 2025
A reflection on how imperfection reminds us that our past work and its flaws still shelters and teaches us
Stuffed Frog Dhamma: Discovering Buddhist Wisdom at Home
Margaret Meloni, PhD
24 May 2025
The other day, I found some odd, sand-like substance on my dresser. At first, I thought it was termite droppings. I live in an area
Remorse Is Holding You Back
Margaret Meloni, PhD
17 April 2025
Margaret Meloni considers a Buddhist perspective on regret and remorse, and cultivating equanimity through skillful actions
Book Review: How to Let Things Go
Nina Müller
5 March 2025
A seasoned Zen author provides a valuable lesson in the power of allowing things to leave us, and gaining peace and resilience
May You Live in Interesting Times: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World
Margaret Meloni, PhD
27 February 2025
Margaret Meloni explores the inner practice of cultivating equanimity, acceptance, and resilience in the midst of change and uncertainty
Embrace the Cold
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
26 February 2025
Understanding the Buddha’s teachings on suffering is a bit like understanding our need to dress for the weather, says BDG North America correspondent Sensei Alex Kakuyo
Contemplating Caterpillars and Metamorphosis
Margaret Meloni, PhD
22 January 2025
Margaret Meloni, PhD, explores the implications of change—whether welcome or unwelcome—and drawing on our practice to respond with patience and resilience
Metta Lets Them
Mettamorphsis
9 January 2025
Our loving-kindness practitioner adds two new catchy practices to her toolbox: #classyaf and #letthem
Enjoying Our Mistakes
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
24 December 2024
Building furniture offers a lesson on learning from our mistakes and moving forward for practitioners of the Dharma