A World of Weeds and Mud
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
26 May 2026
Just as the seasons change each year bringing growth, flourishing, and loss, the seasons of our lives remind us of the Buddha’s wisdom about impermanence
The Meaning of the Name of Amitabha’s Pure Land
Alan Kwan
24 March 2026
Exploring the characteristics and qualities of the transcendent, paradisical Pure Land that lead to repose and Buddhahood
Carnival: The Wisdom of Ritualistic Chaos
Tiffani Gyatso
16 March 2026
Tiffani Gyatso offers a joyful meditation on flowing with life, ecstasy, and mindfulness
The Only Thing Left Is Magic
Nachaya Campbell-Allen
29 November 2025
Nachaya Campbell-Allen ponders the paradoxes of existence and impermanence, and the ways we seek meaning in the unfolding mystery
Tending the Flower Garden
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
24 September 2025
Sunrise gardening shows us a Dharma truth: pulling weeds is only half the work—we must also plant the flowers of compassion and joy
The Myth of “Being Spread Thin” – Unlocking Infinite Energy
Kassidy Evans
19 August 2025
Reframing the idea of our energy: unlocking and unleashing infinite Right Effort and values-based interactions and joy
Walking Together: Reflections from a Spring Retreat with My Daughter
Justin Whitaker
9 May 2025
Bringing a child on retreat changes everything, giving depth to the idea of practicing fully in life
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
Going Beyond the Script: Nonviolent Communication in the Kitchen
Ratnadevi
28 March 2025
Ratnadevi brings us into her practice of nonviolent communication through a series of small but important interactions with her husband in the kitchen
Buddhadharma and Record Players
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
28 January 2025
Through the rules and regularity of rituals, we can unlock the virtues and states of mindfulness and joy described in Buddhist teachings
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
The Most Wonderfully Stressful Time of the Year: Expectations and Consumerism During the Holiday Season
Kassidy Evans
17 December 2024
This holiday season, Kassidy Evans invites us to moderate commercialism and gift truly meaningful things that will delight and thrill