Category: Dharma in Daily Life
Becoming a Buddha: Lessons from Little Girls
Buddhist scholar Stephanie Balkwill examines the historical arguments around the question: "Can women attain buddhahood in a female form?"
Buddhism’s Next 40 Years: The Importance of Diversity
In the second issue in our 40th anniversary series, Melvin McLeod looks at the importance of diversity in the development of modern Buddhism.
The Path We Walk as Women
In the commentary to the Fall 2019 special women’s issue of Buddhadharma, Jan Willis reminds us of the powerful role of women in Buddhism, historically and today.
The Sakyadhita Movement
Judith Hertog profiles the Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women, which has been leading the way for gender equality in Buddhism for more than thirty years.
How AI Really Threatens Us
Artificial intelligence doesn’t need a mind of its own to threaten our freedom. All it needs are flawed human minds behind it. That’s why ethical standards are so important, says AI scientist and Buddhist teacher Nikki Mirghafori.
Billionaire donates $100 million to compassion research after conversation with Dalai Lama
The research will explore how to cultivate empathy and compassion in medical professionals.
Only Nirvana Is More Beautiful
Andrea Miller visits the ancient artistic wonder in India known as the Ajanta Caves.
The Dharma Was Built on These Bricks
Andrea Miller visits the ruins of Nalanda, the great university where much of what we know today as Buddhism was developed.
Tools to Wake Up and Grow Up
Krista Tippett shares what she feels is the most helpful message Buddhism can offer in the coming decades.