


Growing Pains, Budding Flowers: The Hispanic Association of Buddhism
An interview with founder Ricardo Guerrero

Approaching the Precepts and Monastic Rules
Building the foundation of Buddhist conduct

The Greatest Gift: “For Our Long-lasting Benefit and Happiness”
Buddhist teachings on the environment

Interactive Dialogue on Theravada Meditation and Carmelite Mystic Prayer in Avila
“Hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world; by non-hatred alone is hatred appeased. This is an eternal law.” Dhammapada v.5 “Put love where there is

Kondañña’s Earth-shattering Education
There is a detail I have been pondering this semester. At least, it appears to be a detail, but it is one that challenges the

Twelve Years On: The International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony for World Peace at Bodh Gaya
Twelve years have passed since the International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony (ITCC) was first held at Bodh Gaya, India. The sacred Bodhi tree under which the

Buddhism and Creative Writing, Part One
The exploration of the relationship between creative writing—especially poetry—and Dharma practice carries with it a multitude of questions. Can such writing be considered a part of

A Buddhist Conspiracy Theory: The Struggle for Succession after the Buddha’s Death
A conspiracy theory is the idea that something more, perhaps sinister, is taking place behind the scenes than is acknowledged in the “officially” sanctioned version