How to be Mindful of our Habits
Sister Ocean
10 April 2015
I remember a story that a sister (let’s call her Sister G) told me the year before I ordained. It was raining, so a number of
Don’t Rush Past the Suffering
Ty Phillips
27 March 2015
Suffering—we are all familiar with this term, and if we have lived for more than a few short months, we are also familiar with this
MBSR and Buddhist Mindfulness: Seeking Continuities, Not Differences
Julian Chase
27 March 2015
As anyone interested in meditation or Buddhism will have noticed, there has been considerable coverage recently of the benefits of mindfulness in a so-called “secular”
Buddhism and Basketball: Phil Jackson and His Zen Coaching
Naushin Ahmed
13 March 2015
At the towering height of 2.03 meters (roughly 6 feet 7 inches), it’s no surprise Phil Jackson’s life has revolved around the game of basketball.
The Beauty of Despair
Sister Ocean
6 March 2015
Last week, I was speaking with a friend who had fallen into despair about the state of the environment. She is an organic farmer and
Dealing with Pleasure
Rebecca Dixon
16 January 2015
There are many statements in Buddhist literature that make pleasure sound like something we should totally avoid. It might take some careful reading to recognize
Learning to Receive
Sister Ocean
9 January 2015
Generosity is a fundamental trait that is celebrated by all of the world’s religions. December means Christmas for my family, so I’ve been thinking about
Ratnadevi’s Playful Approach to Mindfulness and Yoga
Nina Müller
2 January 2015
“I want to enjoy this—let’s just see where the conversation takes us,” were Ratnadevi’s words as we sat down to begin this interview. And that sums
Can Mindfulness be Practiced Independently of Buddhism?
Elsa Lau
14 November 2014
In February this year, Time magazine included a feature called “The Mindful Revolution” as its cover story, illustrated with an image of a girl meditating peacefully. With
Healing Means Being Whole
Sister Ocean
7 November 2014
Visiting family in Toronto this week, the news has been dominated by the story of a popular radio show host accused of ongoing harassment and violence
Buddhistdoor View: Interconnected Consumption
Buddhistdoor Global
7 November 2014
Perhaps you are reading this editorial on your mobile phone and are looking to upgrade to a new model. The Fairphone, made by a Netherlands-based
Look for a Butterfly
Sister Ocean
10 October 2014
Some years after my grandmother died, my mother went to see a psychic to “talk” to her mother. The only thing that I know of