Approaching Conflict Creatively: Could All Needs Be Met?
Ratnadevi
17 June 2026
Drawing on NVC and Internal Family Systems, Ratnadevi invites us to listen beneath conflict for the needs seeking expression
New Year’s Resolutions That Honor All Parts of You
Ratnadevi
24 December 2025
Ratnadevi guides through the possibility of New Year’s resolutions based in compassion for every part of our lives
Going Beyond the Script: Nonviolent Communication in the Kitchen
Ratnadevi
28 March 2025
Ratnadevi brings us into her practice of nonviolent communication through a series of small but important interactions with her husband in the kitchen
Post-Election Conversations: Embodying Curiosity and Empathy, Resisting Polarization
Ratnadevi
22 November 2024
In a potentially polarized world, Ratnadevi offers mindful listening as a bridge between ourselves and others. By tuning into emotions and values, we create space for healing, connection, and constructive action.
Connecting from the Wise and Compassionate Heart
Ratnadevi
17 June 2024
Ratnadevi offers a clear and concise guide to the crucial steps of Nonviolent Communication, a practice that can deepen relationships with loved ones, friends, community members, and more.
Rising Above the Blame Game
John Harvey Negru
10 January 2024
BDG columnist John Harvey Negru reflects on the recent rise of violence and us-vs-them views in the world, contrasting them to the wisdom of the Buddhadharma
Still Standing: Resistance and Resilience of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation
Sarah C. Beasley
7 February 2023
Leaders in the symbiosis of activism and prayer
Buddhistdoor View: Refining Skillful Communication and Reclaiming the Power of Language
Buddhistdoor Global
8 January 2022
Manners is a modern word, yet it wields the power to invoke old-fashioned motifs and ideals: the kind of imagery you might see in a
Doing Conflict Better
Ratnadevi
26 June 2020
A reflection on the roots of our conflict-prone minds