Category: Teachings
The Taste of Liberation: The Jhanas
Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, author of the classic meditation manual Mindfulness in Plain English, explains the jhanas and how they can be reached.
Neuroscience and Buddhism converging on the inconstant self
An increasing number of scientific researchers are referencing and drawing on Buddhism in their studies, especially in the field of neuroscience.
What does it mean to be devoted to one’s guru?
Buddhadharma ask three teachers about a complex issue at the heart of tantra practice: guru devotion.
Ambedkar’s Vision for India’s Dalits
The Buddhist revival in India has brought millions of the country’s most impoverished and marginalized people to the Buddhist path.
What Is Beginner’s Mind?
As Zen teacher Suzuki Roshi famously said, “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.”
How to Have A Successful Buddhist Retreat Experience
Christine Skarda’s advice for a successful meditation retreat .
How can I share the dharma with my kids?
Three teachers answer the question "how do I introduce Buddhism to my children without forcing it on them?"
15 classic Buddhism-and-advertising collisions
Following Don Draper's meditation-based epiphany in the finale of "Mad Men," 14 examples of meditation and commerce colliding.
6 great Buddhist books for kids
Buddhadharma editor Tynette Deveaux has son who, over the years, has enjoyed many great bedtime stories.
The Heart of the Buddha
Forget all the fancy meditation practices, says His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the real heart of Buddhism is complete commitment to others.