“The way to find freedom from difficult emotions is to find it right within the feelings themselves,” writes Andy Karr. Here, he shares a practice for locating and working with difficult feelings in the subtle body to ultimately heal them.
Read “Two Realities,” an excerpt from Into the Mirror: A Buddhist Journey Through Mind, Matter, and the Nature of Reality
An excerpt of chapter 16 of Andy Karr’s new book, “Into the Mirror” — reviewed in the Summer 2023 issue of Buddhadharma.
How to Practice Contemplative Photography
Contemplative photography is about more than taking pictures, says Andy Karr. It’s about fully connecting with the visual richness of our lives.
The Itch Science Can’t Scratch
Andy Karr reflects on the dichotomy between knowledge, truth, and the insatiable hunger for more in our modern world.
Forum: Do You Believe in Miracles?
Debating the supernatural in Buddhism with Judy Lief, Ari Goldfield, and Glenn Wallis.
Sharpen Your Prajna
Andy Karr reflects on why we need to approach the Buddha’s teachings with open minds in the opening editorial of our March 2018 issue.
Color, texture, visual space, and harmonious forms
From author and contemplative photographer Andy Karr comes the latest “Seeing Fresh” contemplative photo of the week, submitted by Maria Budner.
The “Seeing Fresh” contemplative photo of July 2016
“This is a wonderful perception of richness and texture. It’s a great example of fresh seeing.”
A good pavement shot
“I’m a sucker for a good pavement shot and this is a good one: all texture and color.”
Just a rusty fender
“It’s ridiculous that a rusty fender could yield such an attractive perception. It’s a good example of fresh seeing.”