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The Golden Chain: Guide to a Life of Love
The Golden Chain is a traditional recitation within American Shin Buddhist communities. For Camille Hamilton Pating, it comes as naturally—and joyfully—as saying the Name of Amida Buddha.
I Thought I Knew How to Fix the World
We cling to our own worldviews, says Dorotea Mendoza. Imagine if we listened to each other instead.
Wisdom x Compassion = Freedom
The combination of wisdom and compassion—the very essence of Buddhism—leads to that all-American value, freedom. It is, says Duncan Ryuken Williams, freedom in the most profound sense.
Put Out the Fires
As we learn to limit our consumption, a peace appears, says Sean Feit Oakes. Without this peace, the fire that burns our hearts and communities can never be put out.
Should I meditate with my eyes closed?
Whether you keep your eyes open or closed during meditation depends on your approach.
How to meditate with kids (and why it’s important)
Teaching mindfulness to kids is an "extraordinary way to help them generate esteem, cultivate calm, and deal with difficulty."
Not for Happiness
Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse tells us that if it feels too good, it’s probably not Buddhism. If you want real, honest painful, transformation, then read on.
Understanding Karma
Reginald A. Ray examines the doctrine of karma, one of the most important yet most misunderstood of all Buddhist teachings.
Review: “Love and Rage”
We review "Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger" by Lama Rod Owens.
Review: “You Belong: A Call for Connection”
We review "You Belong: A Call for Connection" by Sebene Selassie.