Remembering Shunryu Suzuki

Lewis Richmond remembers the great teacher who founded the San Francisco Zen Center and played a historic role in the establishment of Buddhism in the West.

Adapt or Die

Now that Buddhism has come to the West, asks David Loy, how are they changing each other?

Buddhism’s New Pioneers

It’s possible that most Western Buddhists are “unaffiliated.” There is therefore no record of their activity. They practice off the books.

Inside the Winter 2017 issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Quarterly

The Winter 2017 issue of Buddhadharma — the first in its new journal format — is available now. Preview the magazine contents.

What the Animals Taught

Roger Jackson reviews "Unfortunate Destiny: Animals in the Indian Buddhist Imagination" by Reiko Ohnuma.

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The Deep River of Dharma

Buddhadharma editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod takes a look at the journal’s relaunch, and its mission to support committed Buddhists.

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Just Do It

Whether you’re learning to meditate or ride a bike, says Ajahn Jayasaro, it’s not about how good you are or how far you get. The point is simply to practice with a sincere and consistent effort.

Feeling Stuck? Good!

Feeling stuck in your Buddhist practice—or in your life generally—is a valuable opportunity, says Ajahn Sucitto.

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The Halloween Monk

Happy Halloween! Peter Aronson shares the story of his unique Buddhist Halloween.

Karma: The Choice Is Yours

There are two ways to understand dependent origination, teaches Ajahn Buddhadasa. But only one leads to liberation.