The Yin and Yang of Teaching
John Harvey Negru
13 February 2023
Searching for a middle way in the Dharmic path for modern Westerners
Buddhist Monastics Oversee Blessings Ceremony after Recent US Mass Shooting
Justin Whitaker
2 February 2023
After the recent tragic violence in the predominantly Asian city of Monterey Park, California, religious leaders from many faiths are helping the community mourn
Meaning
Ratnadevi
12 October 2022
Reflecting on the life and death of Queen Elizabeth II and the existential and spiritual questions that arise as the world looks on
The Chakravartin
John Harvey Negru
11 October 2022
A Buddhist reflection on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the way we might relate to royals and great Buddhist leaders going forward
Seoul International Buddhism Expo to Focus on Ritual
Justin Whitaker
20 September 2022
This year’s expo seeks to draw on ritual to bridge the gap between the lives of ordinary Koreans and the Buddhism offered by temples and monasteries
The Meaning of Tea – A Few Remembrances
Sarah C. Beasley
29 August 2022
A reflection on tea as a locus for Buddhist ritual, meditation, and community
New York’s Columbia University Offers Exhibition of Buddhist Objects in Context
Justin Whitaker
10 February 2022
An American art gallery helps visitors see and experience the function of historical Buddhist objects
Mindful Christmas!
Ratnadevi
17 December 2021
Meditating on the ritual of Christmas as an opportunity to reflect on habit, culture, consumption, and mindfulness
More About the Neuroscience of Enlightenment
Paola Di Maio
25 September 2021
Exploring neuroscience through Buddhist ideas and Buddhism through scientific methods
Buddhist Robes and Buddhist Sacraments
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
25 August 2021
Why American Buddhist ministers wear robes and perform rituals
Tibetan Monks from Ganden Monastery Create Sand Mandalas in Colorado
Justin Whitaker
8 July 2021
Events are some of the first in-person teachings since the…
For the Ancestors and for Peace: A Conversation with the Organizers of “May We Gather”
Harsha Menon, MA, MFA
2 July 2021
Transforming tragedy into solidarity through a communal memorial ceremony