Category: Dharma in Daily Life
Watch 4 funny, poignant teachings from Ajahn Brahm
In this video series from Buddhadharma, Ajahn Brahm offers four short, insightful teachings.
The Five Mindfulness Trainings
Thich Nhat Hanh's Five Mindfulness Trainings are are based on the Buddha's five precepts and translated for modern times. Their nature is universal.
Ethics, Service, and a Meaningful Life
In the opening editorial of our July 2017 issue, our editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod discusses living an ethical life of service on the Buddhist path.
Fear and Fearlessness: What the Buddhists Teach
So much of our suffering—as individuals and as a society—is caused by fear. In fact, according to Buddhism, fear is at the very root of ego and samsara.
That Driver Could Be Your Mother
Compassion and rebirth came together for me recently as I sat reflecting on how I nearly drove my mother off the road.
The Decision to Become a Buddhist
Taking refuge in the Buddha, the dharma and the sangha is something more than a ritual, wrote Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
Making Friends on the Buddhist Path
Zen teacher Norman Fischer extols the beauty and benefit of spiritual friendship on the Buddhist path.
Ask the Teachers: Should I meditate for short or long periods?
How do you know when you're forcing your meditation, instead of applying proper effort? Do you recommend short periods of meditation or longer ones?
Committing to Impermanence
It may not be forever, but for right now Rachel Neumann and her partner of 20 years celebrate their love.
Building a Community of Love: bell hooks and Thich Nhat Hanh
bell hooks meets with Thich Nhat Hanh to ask: how do we build a community of love?