From bequests to retirement accounts, planned gifts can transform a lifetime of Buddhist practice into support for future generations of the Dharma
How the Contemplative Medicine Fellowship is helping doctors reimagine the notion of healing, compassion, and caring for others
This master of the Ripa tradition is passionate about social work and making the Dharma relatable to a global generation
Ratnadevi celebrates the gift of an unscheduled afternoon, reflecting on the fact that in a restless age, a mindful pause may be the most radical offering we can make
Finding an authentic community of friendship, fellowship, and shared spiritual purpose in an era of tech hyperconnectivity
Ruth Asawa’s life and work show the meeting of art, mindfulness, and resilience
Two years after a devastating fire in Lahaina, Maui, Buddhists return to the Jodo Mission temple there for Obon Festival to remember ancestors, joyful practice, and community
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
