Examining the four nutriments of life

Nourishing the light of awe and enchantment

Understanding why Pure Land Buddhism teaches faith through devotion

Consoling those who have lost a loved one and memorializing those who have passed

The story of Patacara inspires American Buddhists to provide refuge for the homeless

I’ve recently returned from a Dunhuang tour led by Mrs. Mei-yin Lee, one of Hong Kong's most sought-after guides and thinkers on Chinese culture. There are many sites of Buddhist beauty in and around

When my elders retold to me Bangladesh’s struggle for independence, I was regaled with the fundamental principles that make an independent nation-state worth living in. One of these was religious plur

Did you ever think to put the words “barn-raising” and Buddhist in the same sentence together? “Barn-raising” events typically refer to North American farming communities that gather together to help

What informs Plum Village practice?   Plum Village is one of the world's most recognised and popular movements of contemporary Buddhism. Its emphasis on engagement and day-to-day activity like

 It is beautiful to see a flower unfold and open from the sun’s light and earth’s moisture. It is a sight at once special but normal, natural, and necessary. For thousands of

People often share with me their stories of memorable events that spur them on in their Buddhist practice: a dharma talk from a special teacher, a helpful meditation class, a book they read, or trip m

  Imagine … “a world where people are deeply grounded in a moral and ethical tradition, where humility and service are highly valued and where reason, science and tec

Myanmar is a country today sought by many, eager to witness change, forge new alliances, and urge on the seedlings of development. There are rays of hope shining everywhere on the potential

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