
The Root of Suffering Is in Our Own Mind
The Korean Seon (Zen) master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (법륜스님) wears many hats: Buddhist monk, teacher, author, environmentalist, and social activist, to name a few.* As

The Korean Seon (Zen) master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (법륜스님) wears many hats: Buddhist monk, teacher, author, environmentalist, and social activist, to name a few.* As

Our loving-kindness practitioner continues her work in a difficult environment, though armed with the realization that none of this is to be taken personally

Bringing manual work onto the path, Ratnadevi reflects on how small acts done with awareness connect us to nature, lineage, and inner stillness

Bringing a child on retreat changes everything, giving depth to the idea of practicing fully in life

Kassidy Evans explores a healthier, more balanced perspective on setting out new commitments for our unfolding 2025

Through the rules and regularity of rituals, we can unlock the virtues and states of mindfulness and joy described in Buddhist teachings

Margaret Meloni, PhD, explores the implications of change—whether welcome or unwelcome—and drawing on our practice to respond with patience and resilience

Margaret Meloni explores how the Buddhist teachings can help us to develop healthy relationships with our loved ones

Ratnadevi guides us in our efforts to bring mindfulness and wisdom to those times when someone else needs help pausing in conversation

Learning to approach impermanence with equanimity and acceptance

Sensei Alex Kakuyo contemplates spiritual growth in the face of difficulties and the limits of our knowledge

A meditation on the Buddhist virtue of patience as an active and joyful practice