Category: Buddhist Wisdom
15 classic Buddhism-and-advertising collisions
Following Don Draper's meditation-based epiphany in the finale of "Mad Men," 14 examples of meditation and commerce colliding.
Inside the Summer 2015 Buddhadharma magazine
Take a look inside the Summer 2015 issue of Buddhadharma, with features on koans, ritual, and dream yoga.
Finding Your Buffalo
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche says searching for happiness and enlightenment outside of yourself is a sure way to never find it.
Forum: What Does Mindfulness Mean for Buddhism?
Four leading thinkers address Buddhists' questions about secular mindfulness: Where are the ethics? Does it go deep enough? Will it help or hurt Buddhism?
Do We Have to Talk About Ethics?
The subject of Buddhist ethics usually brings up negative reactions, but Ethan Nichtern proposes a better way forward.
6 great Buddhist books for kids
Buddhadharma editor Tynette Deveaux has son who, over the years, has enjoyed many great bedtime stories.
The Heart of the Buddha
Forget all the fancy meditation practices, says His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the real heart of Buddhism is complete commitment to others.
Making the Buddha’s Perfections Our Own
As a young child, I loved to play with “magic seeds.” I’d drop them into a glass of water, and they would suddenly swell into huge and exotic paper flowers.
That’s Not Very Buddhist of You
Have you ever had that accusation thrown in your face? Brad Warner has, and it’s made him think about what it really means to act like a Buddhist.
Updated: Was “The Dharma Bum” the first Western Buddhist monk?
There's not much to say that isn't said in this video, which is surely one of the most compelling crowdfunding videos we've seen—and a great pitch for a movie we want to see.









