Category: Dharma in Daily Life
What a Good Horse You Are!
The Buddha valued dispassion, yet he also knew the power of love. Reiko Ohnuma on the poignant relationship between Siddhartha and his horse.
The Bardo of a New Era: Part I, The Path of Justice
In the first of a two-part article on change, Dr. g examines how by embracing the "bardo" state, we can find meaning in impermanence.
Grandmother’s Wisdom
Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu’s grandmother taught him that it’s the human condition to be lonely. Being mindful of our loneliness connects us to all others who are feeling the same way.
The Way of Flowers
Joan Stamm on how the Japanese art of flower arranging taught her to appreciate her mother—and the seeds she planted in Stamm’s heart.
Yes, Never, Sometimes?
As many participate in "Dry January" in the wake of party season, we look at the surprising diversity of Buddhist views.
A Sacred Place
Photographer Chris Rainier has spent decades seeking out spiritual landscapes and religious sites on all seven continents. He’s come to understand what sacred really means.
The Evolutionary Journey of Mothering
Judy Yushin Nakatomi reflects on the evolutionary ride of caring and learning, and protecting that is mothering.
Ask the Teachers: What separates secular mindfulness from Buddhism?
Myozen Joan Amaral, Rev. Marvin Harada, and Pema Khandro Rinpoche answer a question about secular expressions of Buddhism.
Abortion, the Legal System, and Skillful Means
In the opening commentary of the Winter 2022 issue of Buddhadharma, Lama Karma Chötso shares her experience as one of seven clergy in Miami-Dade County who filed lawsuits seeking to invalidate House Bill 5.
Affinity Sanghas and the Practice of Refuge
Arisika Razak explores the history, meaning, and ultimate refuge of affinity-group sanghas.