Category: Buddhist Wisdom
Buddha’s Birds
From the swan that Siddhartha nursed as a boy to the fantastical Garuda—Andrea Miller explores the intriguing role that birds play in Buddhist mythology.
Review: “Zen Camera”
We review 'Zen Camera: Creative Awakening with a Daily Practice in Photography" by David Ulrich.
The Shifting Landscape of Buddhism in America
Ann Gleig takes a far-reaching look at how Buddhism and the conversations within it are changing in the twenty-first century.
Trust Practice, Practice Trust
When we truly give ourselves over to practice, explains Roko Sherry Chayat, we let go of our dependence on outcomes and begin to trust just being what we are, buddhanature, revealed right here, right now, in this very body and place.
Review: “The Pure Joy of Being”
We review "The Pure Joy of Being: An Illustrated Introduction to the Story of the Buddha and the Practice of Meditation" by Fabrice Midal.
Building a Better Self?
It sounds like a good thing to do, but psychiatrist and Buddhist teacher Mark Epstein says you should resist ego’s endless demands for self-improvement.
Dena Merriam: “We Need an Evolution in Consciousness”
A significant shift is needed, says Dena Merriam of the Contemplative Alliance, "and for that shift to take place we need a growth in consciousness."
Ask The Teachers: How Should I Balance Practice and Study?
I am relatively new to Buddhism and I’ve been struggling with the balance between study and practice. Is there an ideal balance between the two?
How to Read Buddhist Teachings
No matter where you begin, says Judy Lief, or whether you are an independent practitioner or affiliated with a particular tradition, all you have to do is to dive in.
Ursula K. Le Guin on Housman’s Classic Poem “From Far”
Ursula K. Le Guin unpacks the rhythm and wisdom of A.E. Housman's classic poetry.