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10 Great Buddhist Books, Recommended by 10 Buddhist Teachers

In this archive article from the Fall 2007 issue of Buddhadharma, ten Buddhist teachers, scholars, and writers recommend great Buddhist books.

Mahasi Sayadaw

Who Was Mahasi Sayadaw?

Burmese monk Mahasi Sayadaw helped revolutionize Buddhism. He was a respected scholar, teacher, and meditation master. 

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New Study Suggests Meditating on Emptiness Might Be Better than Mindfulness

In a recent study, meditating on emptiness led to a 24 percent decrease in negative emotions.

The Dharma of Online Dating

In our March 2019 issue, Lindsay Kyte explored the dharma of dating as she followed her friend Alicia navigating the wacky world of online dating. Now, in part two, we continue to follow the journey as Alicia navigates meeting her matches face-to-face.

Visualizing a Pure and Perfect World

Heidi Köppl looks at how Vajrayana visualization practice, when applied correctly, helps us to acknowledge the emptiness of the present moment.

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Endless Moments of Insight

Meditation master Mahasi Sayadaw presents his step-by-step instructions for the practice of insight meditation.

Endless Moments of Insight

Meditation master Mahasi Sayadaw presents his step-by-step instructions for the practice of insight meditation.

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Is the Guru Model Broken?

Pema Khandro Rinpoche, Lama Rod Owens, Lama Rigzin Drolma, and Lobsang Rapgay discuss the guru model in the Tibetan tradition, in which the teacher is central to the path.

Everything’s Made of Mind

All that we are and experience is mind, explains Zen teacher Norman Fischer. That mind is original enlightenment itself.

A Buddhist Teacher’s Advice for Online Dating

Buddhist teacher Susan Piver shares her advice for entering the online dating world.