Category: Dharma in Daily Life
What to Do When You Say the Wrong Thing
René Rivera on how to have empathy for the person you’ve hurt—and yourself.
A More Present Life Starts Now
Life and practice don't need to be separate, writes Emily Horn. She shares how we can integrate moments of meditation into the routine experiences of our every day lives.
On the Spectrum, On the Path
Meditation can help with navigating challenges, cultivating calm, and connecting with others. Four Buddhists with autism on how the practice has changed their lives.
No Self, No Opponent
Are martial arts incompatible or in harmony with Zen? That depends, says Som Pourfarzaneh.
Love Thy Haircutter?
After an infuriating trim, Renshin Bunce realizes meditation isn’t helping her overcome anger—or is it?
Clarity & Calm: An Interview With Mingyur Rinpoche
In this exclusive interview, Mingyur Rinpoche tells Lion’s Roar’s Andrea Miller how he learned to befriend his anxiety. We all have an innate well-being, he says. And we can all experience it.
Finding Nonself on My Gender Journey
René Rivera shares the direct experience of nonself he discovered along his gender journey as a trans man.
Commentary: Is Advertising a Problem for Buddhism?
Buddhism values attention and self-mastery; targeted advertising generates craving. Jonathan C. Gold explores the conflict between the two, calling us to regain control of our mindful attention.
Right Here With You: Buddhist Chaplains’ Inspiring Stories of Spiritual Care
What’s it like to provide spiritual care in hospitals, hospices, prisons, and beyond? Seven Buddhist chaplains share their moving stories.
How Amida Buddha Illuminates the Path of Compassion
Rev. Dr. Kenji Akahoshi shares the history and practice of Shin Buddhism, offering a pathway to awakening through the compassion of Amida Buddha.