Category: Dharma & Society
5 Buddhist Practices to Help Tackle Climate Change
Willa Blythe Baker offers five meditations to help accept the truth of climate change, laying the ground for a skillful response.
Buddhists Must Awaken to the Ecological Crisis
Buddhists, says David Loy, have often been slow to open their eyes to the problem of climate change. He examines key teachings to understand why.
Steadfast in the Midst of Samsara
Shinshu Roberts examines the suffering inherent in the bodhisattva path, what Dogen referred to as being “the blue lotus in the flame.”
Here at the End of the World
Grief is how we love in the face of loss, wrote Joan Sutherland in the Fall 2019 issue of Buddhadharma. Now, in this new time of so much loss, her teaching on coming to terms with grief feels especially relevant.
Forum: Hear Our Voices
A panel of women teachers from different Buddhist traditions share their insights into being a female teacher and leader in today’s world.
When White Buddhists “Don’t See Race”
Natalie Fisk Quli reviews "Buddhism and Whiteness," edited by George Yancy and Emily McRae.
Buddhist Books by and for People of Color
Can you recommend some Buddhist books by and for people of color? We answer your questions about Buddhism and meditation.
How to Be a Good Citizen in Troubled Times
A good society is built one citizen at a time. Here are some Buddhist-inspired ways to be a good citizen in these troubled political times.
Carving the Divine: Filmmaker Yujiro Seki documents the Buddhist sculptors of Japan
The new documentary film "Carving the Divine" offers a rare look at the lives and artistic process of traditional Japanese wood carvers.
Oh, Hello There, Body
From your facial muscles down to your toes, tuning into how each part of your body feels can help you discover what your body really needs.