Category: Teachings
How Jhana Quells the Five Hindrances
If you think you’re seeing things as they really are, think again. Unless you’ve had the deep experience of letting go, there is only a myriad of illusions.
Forum: Is Karma Fate or Freedom?
Rita Gross, Andrew Olendzki, and Larry Ward explain what karma is, how it works, and why it’s not all bad news. Introduction by David Loy.
What Are the Four Noble Truths?
These four truths are called noble because they liberate us from suffering. They are the Buddha’s basic teaching, encapsulating the entire Buddhist path.
Who Was Patrul Rinpoche?
Matthieu Ricard provides a glimpse into the life of Patrul Rinpoche, one of the most revered spiritual teachers in Tibetan history.
How do I know if I’m having a moment of realization?
The teachers are asked "How do I know if I’m having a moment of realization or if I’m just deluding myself (still in ego)?"
About the art in the Spring 2018 issue of Buddhadharma
We take a closer look at the art featured in the Spring 2018 issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly.
The Fourfold Sangha Still Matters
The monastic path has failed to take hold in the West, says Tibetan Buddhist nun Ayya Yeshe. She argues that it’s time to renew the fourfold sangha.
Buddhism and Sexuality: It’s Complicated
Jeff Wilson reviews "Sexuality in Classical South Asian Buddhism" by José Ignacio Cabezón.
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.
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.