Sarah C. Beasley discusses how honoring the lives and deaths of animals can be a sacred act and the importance of communal rituals of grief and kindness
With messages of hope and ecological connectedness, Ratnadevi teaches us that sometimes the most radical thing we can do is pause on a footbridge, write from the heart, and listen to the river
BDG correspondent Sarah C. Beasley recounts the joys of learning from and with global leaders in contemplative education
In the wake of an antisemitic attack that injured 12, Naropa University affirms its commitment to peace, quoting Buddhist aspirations and interfaith wisdom to support community healing.
Understanding wealth as a gateway to greed or generosity helps us reflect on how the Buddha’s teachings guide us through our relationship with money
A handful of new books join several classics for teaching children to love and care for the tiniest creatures around us
Inspired by teachings from Shunryu Suzuki and the Buddha, Ratnadevi reflects on how everyday experiences like winning and losing can open a path to greater compassion and nonattachment.
A meditation on finding strength in Buddhism’s three jewels to stay afloat in these difficult geopolitical times
In times of chaos and uncertainty, Sarah C. Beasley suggests basic guiding principles to keep us moving forward
Nachaya Campbell-Allen reviews a contemporary approach to Buddhism 101 aimed at modern practitioners
Embracing the strength of community, Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings remind us to turn to our deepest practices and support one another, especially our children, as we navigate challenging times.
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
