Large Trees, Deep Roots
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
27 November 2024
Embracing the teachings of Buddhism, we strengthen our roots to withstand life’s inevitable storms with resilience and wisdom
Thai Police Find 41 Corpses at Buddhist Monastery Linked to Controversial Meditation Practices
Justin Whitaker
26 November 2024
Cadavers found in Phichit monastery raise questions about ethical meditation methods in Thailand’s Buddhist community.
The Life and Teachings of Christmas Humphreys, Founder of the London Buddhist Society
Victor M. Parachin
25 November 2024
The British juror and barrister who founded one of Britain’s most important Buddhist groups from the 1920s till today
Taking and Offering Refuge
Maia Duerr
20 November 2024
In times of growing uncertainty regarding the world around us, Buddhists know that the Dharma offers an unshakeable refuge that can ground us as we work to offer inner and outer refuge to others
Online Dharma: Mingyur Rinpoche to Lead Live-Streamed Workshop “Meditation for Daily Life”
Craig Lewis
15 November 2024
The Tergar Meditation Community has announced that Mingyur Rinpoche will lead a half-day online meditation workshop for all practitioners on 30 November.
Dharma Drum Mountain and the Legacy of Chan Master Sheng Yen: A Conversation with Ven. Guo Huei
Craig Lewis
15 November 2024
BDG speaks with Ven. Guo Huei about the engaged Buddhist activities of Dharma Drum Mountain, and sustaining the Buddhadharma in a changing world
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
Mystical Dances in the Kingdom of Bhutan, Part 2: Cham is Deity Yoga in Action
Joseph Houseal
9 November 2024
Joseph Houseal continues his three-part exploration of the manifestations of sacred ritual dance in Bhutan
Skillful Ways to Handle Scary Thoughts
Nina Müller
8 November 2024
We all have them, but we need to engage with them. Nina Müller discusses how to engage with the thoughts that frighten us
Online Dharma: Tergar Announces Global Streaming Event to Mark the Birthday of Mingyur Rinpoche
Craig Lewis
6 November 2024
The Tergar Meditation Community has announced a “Worldwide Community Day of Meditation and Celebration” to mark the birthday of Mingyur Rinpoche.
Metta’s Circle of Care
Mettamorphsis
5 November 2024
Our loving-kindness practitioner must summon all of her resources as she encounters a young woman on the edge of a bridge in London