Gaylon Ferguson explains that through both shamatha and vipashyana meditation we bring our mind back to its original state.
Breathing Lessons
Four teachers compare breath practices in yoga and three schools of Buddhism—Theravada, Zen, and Tibetan Buddhism.
Is Meditation Enough?

Sharon Salzberg, Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, and Gaylon Ferguson examine the central role of meditation in Western Buddhism and explore how other practices, such as study and ritual, may or may not be necessary. With introduction by Norman Fischer.
Gods & Kings for Modern Times
A review of All Things Shining and To Uphold the World by Gaylon Ferguson.
Happy Together
When we stop focusing on ourselves, says Gaylon Ferguson, we begin to see that our happiness is dependent on the happiness of all beings.
Was the Buddha an Atheist?
Gaylon Ferguson reviews book on the intersection of Buddhism and Atheism from July 2010.
Extending Our View of Sangha
Gaylon Ferguson on the importance of sangha communities in the Buddhist tradition.
Born to Be Kind?
Review of On Kindness and Born to Be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life.
Evaluating Eckhart
Review of “A New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle and “The Joy of Living” by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.
Forum: Does Buddhism Make You Happier?
Debating the Third Noble Truth: three teachers discuss what the Buddha meant when he promised the “end of suffering”.