Why Letting Go Isn’t the Same as Giving Up
Kassidy Evans
30 June 2026
Kassidy Evans explores how we can master the Buddha’s “bow and arrow” motif while still taking responsibility for those we care about
Is It a Quarter-Life Crisis or Just Impermanence? Buddhist Lessons for Young Adults
Kassidy Evans
17 April 2026
How young people can have a productive and meaningful dialogue with their life milestones to attain a greater understanding of themselves
Letting Care Last Without Wearing Us Down
Bruno Wang
30 March 2026
Bruno Wang explores how care can remain a source of strength rather than depletion over time through Pure Land principles
False Spring and Lost Hope
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
25 March 2026
A fleeting “false spring” becomes a gentle lesson in Buddhist teachings on impermanence, reminding us that hope and disappointment arise together, and both must be held lightly
Metta Makes Space
Mettamorphsis
3 February 2026
A reflection on decluttering as a practice of loving-kindness, showing how making outer space can support inner healing during times of overwhelm and transition
Collecting Mugs and Practicing Non-Attachment
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
23 January 2026
A reflection on mugs, memory, and practicing non-attachment as a Buddhist householder
Beginner’s Mind: The Timeless Art of Being: A Contemplative Resistance in a Burnout Society
Brandon Huynh
6 October 2025
A college student in the US explores contemplative creativity founded in compassion and undertaken as an practice of resistance to an oppressive status quo.
Tending the Flower Garden
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
24 September 2025
Sunrise gardening shows us a Dharma truth: pulling weeds is only half the work—we must also plant the flowers of compassion and joy
The Myth of “Being Spread Thin” – Unlocking Infinite Energy
Kassidy Evans
19 August 2025
Reframing the idea of our energy: unlocking and unleashing infinite Right Effort and values-based interactions and joy
Buddha in a Teacup: Metaphors
Linda Leaming
12 June 2025
Notes from Linda Leaming on seeking enlightenment in the everyday interruptions of life in Bhutan
Book Review: How to Let Things Go
Nina Müller
5 March 2025
A seasoned Zen author provides a valuable lesson in the power of allowing things to leave us, and gaining peace and resilience
Buddhistdoor View: The 2024 US Election – Politics, Power, and Compassion
Buddhistdoor Global
16 November 2024
Trump’s political rise raises profound questions about how Buddhists can respond with ethical clarity, compassion, and a commitment to justice in today’s polarized world