Kalyana-mitta: The Encounters That Change Destiny
Ven. Gotami
30 July 2026
Ven. Gotami explains why the “spiritual friend” holds a special place in the life and practice of devoted Buddhists
From Loss to Liberation: How Impermanence Shapes Our Lives
Margaret Meloni, PhD
30 April 2026
Margaret Meloni offers an exploration of impermanence and loss as teachers on the path toward equanimity
Stuffed Frog Dhamma: Discovering Buddhist Wisdom at Home
Margaret Meloni, PhD
24 May 2025
The other day, I found some odd, sand-like substance on my dresser. At first, I thought it was termite droppings. I live in an area
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
Gradual Development on the Path
Prof. David Dale Holmes
11 November 2024
The core truth of the Dhamma can be uncovered only gradually, through patient attention and persistent endurance. The Buddha taught that realization of the truth
Keeping Kammic Balance
Prof. David Dale Holmes
6 May 2024
Prof. David Holmes shares a teaching from the revered Thai monk Ajahn Suchart Abhijato
The Common Western Understanding of Karma
Kassidy Evans
17 April 2024
By unraveling some of the mistaken views of karma that many people hold, Kassidy Evans helps us see more clearly how karma works in Buddhism and in our lives
Unlocking Wisdom through Life Reviews
Margaret Meloni, PhD
27 March 2024
Margaret Meloni explores the idea of near-death experiences through a Buddhist lens, and examines the insights to be gained from living mindfully and compassionately
Starving the Beast
Prof. David Dale Holmes
29 August 2023
Prof. David Dale Holmes offers a meditation on the Five Hindrances, and responding with mindful wisdom
Buddhistdoor View: Karma, Compassion, and Natural Disasters
Buddhistdoor Global
18 February 2023
In the wake of natural disasters, how do we move from shock or rationalizations to compassionate action?
Nobody Gets Out of This Alive
Margaret Meloni, PhD
24 December 2022
Acceptance and equanimity: learning to live with impermanence
On Eradicating Unwholesome Mental States
Prof. David Dale Holmes
28 November 2022
Cultivating the mind—finding our way on the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path