Commitment and Freedom – A Paradox Unfolding in Changing Times
Ratnadevi
22 October 2024
Ratnadevi reflects on Buddhist retreats’ unique ways of teaching us that commitment can lead to freedom
Something Is Missing, Because Someone Is Missing
Margaret Meloni, PhD
21 October 2024
Margaret Meloni offers a meditation on the grief journey from loss and mourning to acceptance and equanimity
Metta’s Three Courses
Mettamorphsis
2 October 2024
Three essential lessons for life—with others and with ourselves—from our loving-kindness practitioner
If You Know the Truth as It Is, There Is No Reason to Suffer
Jungto Society
4 September 2024
A Dharma teaching from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim that explores the potential of sustainable communities and Buddhist practice as a path to self-liberation.
Metta’s Sanity Checks
Mettamorphsis
2 September 2024
Our loving-kindness practitioner guides us in the sometimes difficult practice of letting go of difficult people and situations
Exercise Your Right to Lead a Happy Life
Jungto Society
19 August 2024
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim explores suffering and happiness and the Buddhist path to personal liberation
The Art of Interrupting
Ratnadevi
16 August 2024
Ratnadevi guides us in our efforts to bring mindfulness and wisdom to those times when someone else needs help pausing in conversation
Experiencing Joy as a Practice – Paintings by Kelsey Renko
Sarah C. Beasley
9 July 2024
Sarah C. Beasley reflects on the power of art to elicit calm, connection, and joy, especially in times of growing disconnection and uncertainty in our world
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.
Circles of Life and Death, Part Two: Recalling Taitetsu Unno and Shinran
Sarah C. Beasley
4 June 2024
The teachings of Pure Land Buddhism can offer a powerful antidote to our ego-driven habits that give rise to so much suffering
Metta’s Back
Mettamorphsis
14 May 2024
Our loving-kindness practitioner embarks on a Goenka-style Vipassana retreat and realizes that it is time for a new direction in her practice
Why Does Suffering Occur?
Jungto Society
13 May 2024
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim gives a Dharma teaching on relationships, perception, and managing our expectations.