Category: Teachings
Krispy Kreme Mind
Jan Chozen Bays on the incessant desires that fuel our confusion and suffering.
What Are the Three Types of Suffering?
Suffering is the central problem that Buddhism addresses, and recognizing our suffering is the first step to its solution.
Buddhism & Ancestral Remembrance Ceremony to be held in London
The Amitabha Buddhist Society will hold its 2017 Buddhism & Ancestral Remembrance Ceremony, in London, UK from June 9-11.
When the Retreat is Over
Mingyur Rinpoche, who spent more than four years on wandering retreat, shares his most challenging moments as well as practical advice for returning home.
What Makes You a Buddhist?
It’s not the clothes you wear, the ceremonies you perform, or the meditation you do. It’s not what you eat, how much you drink, or who you have sex with.
Entering the Jhanas
Entering the jhanas is not easy—the harder you try, the more difficult it becomes. But you can make yourself ready for them to open up to you.
The Life of the Lotus Sutra
Paul L. Swanson reviews "The Lotus Sutra: A Biography" by Donald S. Lopez, Jr. From the Summer 2017 issue of Buddhadharma.
Why Buddhist Communities Should Include Children
Jodo Shinsu minister Jeff Wilson on why teaching children the dharma is genuine bodhisattva work.
A Jewel Heart: Remembering Gelek Rimpoche
Gelek Rimpoche passed away in February at the age of 77. Dimitri Ehrlich remembers his teacher's generosity.
Healthy Desire: A Buddhist’s View of Mindfulness & Sex
Buddhist practitioner Ray Buckner shares how bringing mindfulness into sex helps us develop a healthier relationship with both ourselves and our partner, and deepens our connection between mind and body.