Touching the Earth: An Ecodharma Retreat
David Loy
17 March 2020
A Buddhist approach to coming to terms with our eco-crisis
How to Enjoy Life Twice as Much, Part 2: Michel de Montaigne and Rick Hanson on Life’s Natural Pleasures
Seth Shugar
13 September 2019
Interacting with enjoyable experiences
Spiral Fracture
Ratnadevi
11 September 2019
Kindness and gratitude in the face of suffering
Dalai Lama Speaks on Reincarnation, Sadness, and the Continued Need for Nonviolence
Justin Whitaker
25 July 2019
Recent interview covers matters closest to the…
You’re Not Not: Delighting in the Joy of Being by Opening to Existential Gratitude
Seth Shugar
3 May 2019
The science of being grateful
Practicing Gratitude When the Sh*t Hits the Fan: Plutarch and the Practice of Blending
Seth Shugar
3 April 2019
Counting our blessings when life goes off course
A Time of Giving: A Christmas Meditation on Generosity for Buddhists
Justin Whitaker
12 December 2018
A central practice to reflect on this holiday season
A Panacea Called Contentment
Anam Thubten Rinpoche
9 June 2017
The Buddha said, “Contentment is the greatest wealth.” His statement holds a timeless truth that rings true today more than ever. We are living in
Gladden the Mind: Four Ways to Practice with Negative Thinking
Sister Ocean
5 May 2017
Knowing how to gladden the mind is an important part of a happy life. The Buddha included it as the 10th of the 16 exercises
Buddhistdoor View: Cultivating Gratitude this Holiday Season
Buddhistdoor Global
24 December 2015
Today is Christmas Eve. Apart from any religious and secular celebrations we may choose to observe, it is also commonly recognized as an opportunity to
The Joy of Giving
Meher McArthur
25 September 2015
On 5 October 2012 we had a house fire. My husband, our then-7-year-old son, and I were out of town when we got the call.
Learning to Receive
Sister Ocean
9 January 2015
Generosity is a fundamental trait that is celebrated by all of the world’s religions. December means Christmas for my family, so I’ve been thinking about