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Impermanence is Buddha Nature
Change isn’t just a fact of life we have to accept and work with, says Norman Fischer.
Getting Vaccinated, Reliving My Grief
Zen Buddhist priest Tenku Ruff She reflects on her experience getting the COVID-19 vaccine — both the joy and grief.
The Problem With Problems
The more we increase our ability to deal with our own difficulties, the more aware we are that we can’t solve the troubles of loved ones.
In New York, Vesak 2021 in Photos
Photographer A. Jesse Jiryu Davis documented three Vesak celebrations in New York this year.
The Buddha is Still Teaching
The true Buddha isn’t limited to the body or mind of a particular person who lived long ago. He is present today, says Jack Kornfield, in teachers pointing the way to a timeless freedom.
How to Read and Study Buddhist Teachings
There is such a wealth of Buddhist books and teachings to consume. Where do you start? Here are some tips on how to tackle your reading list.
What Are the Five Precepts?
How can Buddhists know if their life is an ethical one? By keeping the five precepts, a set of guidelines for those who wish to do no harm.
How Meditation Saved My Mind
Sometimes we’re committed to our meditation practice and sometimes we drift away. No matter what, Matthew Kohut believes we can always find our way home to the cushion.
Helping Others – and Yourself – through Tonglen Meditation
Make your vow to help others real with this meditation teaching from Pema Chödrön.
Choosing to be Healthy
Lifestyle habits can hopefully be viewed in a more positive context than the nagging shoulds" that we wrestle with daily."