Category: Buddhist Wisdom
Sudden Awakening
Sudden awakening can come gradually, almost imperceptibly, or in a sudden, life-altering flash. When will it happen to you and what—donkey, broom, or morning star—will trigger it?
Reality Isn’t What You Think
Contemplative practice, says Andy Karr, is a good way to analyze whether things are as solid, separate, and lasting as we think they are.
What is an Enso?
"Enso" as defined by John Stevens, author of "Sacred Calligraphy of the East."
Are You Ready for Death?
What we see as the worst crisis of our lives is actually a wonderful opportunity to discover enlightened mind, says The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.
This Fantastic, Unfolding Experiment
Reflecting on the history of the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Jack Kornfield describes the challenges and tensions that have accompanied the movement to bring Buddhism to the West and the creative solutions that have emerged to meet them.
The Pilgrim’s Progress
Joseph Szostak reports from India on the history of Buddhist pilgrimage and the challenges and benefits of this ancient practice.
Outsiders or Infiltrators?
To be a societal force for change, you either have to work from an outsider stance or infiltrate and work from within.
