On Loving and Losing Our Pets
Margaret Meloni, PhD
24 August 2023
Coming to terms with grief and impermanence for our furry friends and family members
Historic Buddhist Temples Lost in Devastating Maui Wildfire
Justin Whitaker
18 August 2023
As the people of Lahaina face the devastation of this month’s wildfire, three Buddhist temples seek help on the long road to recovery
Death and Decay, Birth and Rebirth: Cycles of Life in Nature and Ourselves
Sarah C. Beasley
7 August 2023
Contemplating the joy and sorrow of life transitions with equanimity and wisdom
Metta’s Tent Revival
Mettamorphsis
31 July 2023
Our metta-meditator brings loving-kindness and soup before encountering novel approaches to death and dying in England
Buddhistdoor View: Aging Teachers and the Future of Buddhism
Buddhistdoor Global
17 June 2023
As we mourn the loss of a number of great Buddhist teachers, we can contemplate the future of our practice and our religion
Buddha in the Details
Sarah C. Beasley
9 May 2023
Reflecting on the loss of a teacher in springtime and the beauty and joy of all of our teachers along the path
How Shedding Our Sense of Self Can Help Us Heal from Grief
Margaret Meloni, PhD
28 March 2023
Accepting change and impermanence with mindful self-compassion
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?
Buddhist Monastery in Australia Destroyed by Blaze
Justin Whitaker
7 February 2023
Prominent landmark had become a home to many Buddhists throughout the area
All Sentient Beings
Sarah C. Beasley
10 January 2023
Pondering animal well-being and agency
Buddhistdoor View: Seoul’s Halloween Nightmare – Making Sense of Senseless Loss
Buddhistdoor Global
5 November 2022
The tragic circumstances of the crowd crush in Seoul have traumatized and bewildered survivors
Our Pets, Our Teachers
Margaret Meloni, PhD
26 September 2022
Learning about death and impermanence from our animal companions