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What is Monkey Mind?
We all recognize monkey mind—that wild mind going in more than one direction at a time, swinging from one branch of thought to the next. It wants the next banana, the next big thing, the next small thing. It wants to keep moving. Monkey mind likes texting and online gaming. It’s the mind that likes…
Being Love
Awash in the pain of betrayal and a failed marriage, Laura Munson practices Pema Chödrön’s teachings on loving-kindness. It’s hard but it helps.
Kindness to Ourselves and Others
Suffering is more than the first noble truth of Buddhism. To see our own and others' suffering is the first step on the path, the birthplace of compassion. Judy Lief offers guidance on the journey.
New animated film “Kubo and the Two Strings” introduces kids to Buddhist concepts
Kubo and the Two Strings, a new animated film that hits theaters today, takes kids on an adventure with strong Buddhist themes.
The More Carefree You Are, the Better Your Dharma Practice
The more carefree you are from deep within, the better your dharma practice is.
Healing and the Reality of Death
We view our desire to get rid of disease as a desire to avoid death. But it is often just the opposite: it is an attempt to avoid life.
Molecular dance meditation reveals: you’re just atoms and energy
Harrison Blum, the Buddhist spiritual advisor at Northeastern University, has created a moving meditation on molecular energy fields.
How Sharon Salzberg Found Real Happiness
Lindsay Kyte talks to Sharon Salzberg about how she became one of today’s most relatable Buddhist teachers.
Do Buddhists raise their children to be Buddhists?
Do Buddhists raise their children to be Buddhists too? We answer your questions on Buddhism and meditation.
The Ultimate Happiness: An exclusive interview with the Dalai Lama
In this exclusive conversation, the Dalai Lama talks about human goodness, and how caring for others is the ultimate source of your own happiness.