Beginner’s Mind: Three Dogs
Loupgarou Whitesides
25 April 2025
A college student in the United States ponders the implications of karma, duhkha, and samsara in the lives of three furry bodhisattvas-to-be
Humility and Respect for the Buddha’s Word: Believing and Accepting the Teaching
Alan Kwan
22 April 2025
Alan Kwan presents a case for understanding the Pure Land scriptures on their own terms: as vehicles to Amitabha Buddha
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
May You Live in Interesting Times: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World
Margaret Meloni, PhD
27 February 2025
Margaret Meloni explores the inner practice of cultivating equanimity, acceptance, and resilience in the midst of change and uncertainty
Misunderstandings of Buddhism and Excessive Wealth Depicted in HBO Series The White Lotus
Justin Whitaker
20 February 2025
The popular TV show offers viewers and opportunity to reflect on Western consumption of Buddhism and its portrayal in media
Contemplating Caterpillars and Metamorphosis
Margaret Meloni, PhD
22 January 2025
Margaret Meloni, PhD, explores the implications of change—whether welcome or unwelcome—and drawing on our practice to respond with patience and resilience
Karma: It Isn’t (Always) What You Did
Asa Hershoff
13 January 2025
Asa Hershoff offers a short treatise on causes and conditions and the fruition of karma
Embracing Sangha, Meditation, and Love in Hard Times – Wisdom from Thich Nhat Hanh
Sarah C. Beasley
13 November 2024
Embracing the strength of community, Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings remind us to turn to our deepest practices and support one another, especially our children, as we navigate challenging times.
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
Should Children Take Refuge?
Noa Jones
15 August 2024
Noa Jones examines the potential benefits and risks of encouraging children to take refuge at an early age
Buddhistdoor View: Political Violence through a Buddhist Lens
Buddhistdoor Global
20 July 2024
The assassination attempt against former president Donald Trump reminds us of the need to extend empathy to all beings and to quell anger within ourselves before it leads to greater harm
Does the Contemplation Sutra Teach Us to Attain Rebirth through Contemplation of Meditative Virtues?
Alan Kwan
24 June 2024
Alan Kwan clarifies the deeper meaning of the Contemplation Sutra: that meditative virtues remain secondary to chanting the Name