Impermanence, It Is Only Natural
Margaret Meloni, PhD
28 May 2026
By embracing impermanence, we uncover the path to compassion, presence, and inner peace
The Leaning Buddha and the Crooked Cactus: Finding Freedom in Imperfection
Nina Müller
3 July 2025
A mindfulness coach looks at the lesson of a crooked cactus and how love means accepting imperfections and our flawed nature
Metta’s Refill
Mettamorphsis
3 June 2025
From sea change to next steps—this month’s journey of loving-kindness moves from barefoot beach walks to a library drinking fountain, reminding us that even grief can be a teacher.
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
The Pandemic Sutra
Maia Duerr
28 November 2023
BDG columnist Maia Duerr ponders the meaning of the pandemic and the hope for change as we confront our interconnectedness
Lessons Beyond the Meditation Hall
Grace Song
4 October 2023
Won Buddhist teacher Grace Song describes the brave work of a Black student to turn a disturbing incident into personal growth and teaching moment.
Creating Flat Land
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
22 February 2023
Practicing patience and perseverance with the hills and valleys of daily life
Every Choice Is a Mistake
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
23 June 2022
Accepting the inherent imperfections of life in samsara and holding faith in the journey itself
Growing into Our Full Potential – Imagination Lights the Way
Ratnadevi
17 May 2022
Exploring how meditation, imagination, and creative inquiry can help guide our path forward with joy, gratitude, and delight
Mindfulness Made Real – A Review of Ratnadevi’s Bringing Mindfulness to Life
Justin Whitaker
17 February 2022
This new book from a masterful storyteller and teacher is not only about mindfulness, but also about living fully
Anam Cara: The Quiet Miracle
Nachaya Campbell-Allen
1 December 2021
A Buddhist perspective on connection and interconnection
The Good Ancestor
John Harvey Negru
30 August 2021
Meditations on bringing benefit to all beings, past, present, and future