“Buddha” means “one who is awake.” The Buddha who lived 2,600 years ago was not a god. He was an ordinary person, named Siddhartha Gautama.
Progress & Pitfalls: An Historic 20 Years
For Buddhadharma’s 20th-anniversary issue, Barbara O’Brien takes a look back at the last two decades of losses, challenges, and opportunities in Western Buddhism.
¿Quién fue el Buda?
“Buda” significa “el que está despierto”. El Buda que vivió hace 2,600 años no era un dios. Él era una persona ordinaria, llamado Siddhartha Gautama, cuya profunda visión inspiró al mundo.
The Dharma of Wonder Woman
Barbara O’Brien reviews “Wonder Woman,” and explores some of the movie’s Buddhist confluence.
When the student is ready…
Buddhist blogger Barbara O’Brien offers some tips on identifying true and false teachers and on finding the right teacher for you.