About the art in the Fall 2018 issue of Buddhadharma

We take a closer look at the art featured in the Fall 2018 issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Quarterly.

Training the Buddhist Leaders of Tomorrow

Gina Sharpe and Larry Yang share how the most diverse Buddhist teacher-training program in American history, now underway at Spirit Rock, came to be.

The New Wave of Psychedelics in Buddhist Practice

Matteo Pistono takes a close look at how some Buddhist teachers are not only turning toward psychedelics in their practice but also making it a part of their teaching.

Inside the Fall 2018 issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Quarterly

The Fall 2018 issue of Buddhadharma is available now. Preview the magazine contents and sample articles and teachings.

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Pointing Out Ordinary Mind

Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche presents the essential teachings of Mahamudra and its three main approaches to practice, each offering effective methods for directly pointing out mind’s true nature.

Jamgon Kongtrul.

Who Was Jamgon Kongtrul?

Who was Jamgon Kongtrul and who are his successors?

Do You Know Your True Face?

Lama Rod Owens says we need to look honestly at who we are, in all our complexity. This is especially vital for those who teach the dharma.

Cultivate Tranquility, Harvest Insight

The classical Theravada model of meditation employs the practices of shamatha and vipassana, both. Ajahn Brahmavamso explains the path of tranquility and insight.

The Healing Practice of Cultural Humility

Charlene Leung discusses the importance of using Buddhist practice to become aware of our biases and develop cultural humility.

Forum: Do You Believe in Miracles?

Debating the supernatural in Buddhism with Judy Lief, Ari Goldfield, and Glenn Wallis.