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Why Buddhism is True
Our editor-in-chief, Melvin McLeod, talks to evolutionary psychologist and the author of "Why Buddhism Is True," Robert Wright.
Growing Together
To commit to another person is to embark on an adventurous journey. You must be wise and patient to keep your love alive so it will last for a long time.
Watch: Leonard Cohen’s contemplative “Leaving the Table” video
The new video for the late Leonard Cohen's "Leaving the Table" begins with what one might read as a meditating Cohen.
Discovering the dharma in “Frog and Toad”
Kathryn Jezer-Morton explores the resonances between the the dharma and Arnold Lobel's "Frog and Toad" stories.
One-Shot Mind
In his seminal teaching on the four foundations of mindfulness, the late Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche explained how to practice mindfulness of mind.
The Whole Way
Is Buddhism a transcendent path to enlightenment or a practical aid to everyday life? The Way cannot be divided like that, Joan Sutherland tells us. LIke the water system of the high desert, it flows in every direction and is found wherever we decide to tap into it.
What does “Zen” really mean?
I see the word “Zen” tossed around a lot these days. It seems to mean having a relaxing, spa-like experience. Is that what Zen’s really about?
A Story for Buddhists in the ICE-raid Era
Mushim Patricia Ikeda shares a small piece of Buddhist history that she’s never forgotten, and that she hopes we'll always remember, too.
Four Reflections That Strengthen Your Intention to Practice
If you contemplate these traditional contemplations, the "four great reflections," you will strengthen your intention to practice.
Groundbreaking Scholar Timothy Morton Wants Philosophers to Face Their “Buddhaphobia”
Philosopher Timothy Morton is injecting Buddhism into Western philosophy in a way that’s never before been done.