Category: Dharma in Daily Life
Journeys: The Real Rodeo
Kiley Jon Clark recounts an exhilarating moment of transition that turned "doing" into "being" – much like his Buddhist practice.
The Last Embrace: The Dalai Lama blesses a dying man
In this moving rembembrance, Elaine Mansfield recalls when His Holiness and her husband made a very meaningful connection
Rinzai-ji community issues response to reports of misconduct
The Rinzai-ji community is addressing reports of sexual misconduct involving its teacher Joshu Sasaki Roshi.
From The Under 35 Project: “A Good Death”
New from The Under 35 Project: A practitioner’s thoughts on grief, death, and the loss of a parent. By Christa Joy.
A Straight Road with Many Curves
Gregory Shepherd looks back on his Zen training in Japan with the late Yamada Roshi and the difficult lessons he learned.
Unlimited Heart
After caring for his mother, Ajahn Viradhammo reflects on self-sacrifice and the importance of cultivating a strong and expansive heart.
Awaken with Them? Really?
Zen priest Catherine Toldi examines the painful conflicts that can arise in sanghas and offers practical advice on how to deal with them.
Commentary: Walking the Talk
Andrew Olendski looks at why our wise teachers can, sometimes, behave in what appears like an unwise manner.
From The Under 35 Project: “And then you find your essence…”
"They tell me that this is a story of courage," writes Sarah Lipton. "For me, it is a story that has been waiting to be shared for years."