Category: Buddhist Wisdom

Journeys: “I Think I’m a Buddhist”

Bonnie Ryan-Fisher recalls her moment of realization – a quiet lunch with her family, and a sudden declaration.

What does the Dalai Lama thinks about the immolation phenomenon? In a recent Today appearance, Ann Curry asks this question and more.

Cloud Atlas presents a surprisingly traditional view of karma and rebirth— “and so any attempt to figure out its logic is probably doomed."

Here's the latest from The Under 35 Project by Joshua Shin, about overcoming our initial attachment to the practice itself.

A look into the new Wachowski sibling's film that explores Buddhist concepts of karma and rebirth.

Author and Zen teacher Lin Jensen tells how meditation's surprising first lesson still resonates with him.

Here's the latest from The Under 35 Project by Chris W., about how a retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh helped him confront his drug addiction.

Danny Fisher reflects on how important learning scriptural languages like Pali has been for engaging his Buddhist practice.

Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyl on the power of belief to move us out of a small, self-focused world and into a bigger way of being.

When a friend is dealt a heavy emotional blow, Pico Iyer suggests to her that silence and stillness might be the best medicine.