Koun Franz ponders the famous koan and the Zen master’s enigmatic answer (it’s not woof).
The Lion’s Roar Podcast: Transgender Buddhist Ray Buckner on Creating Space for Difference in Sanghas
This episode of The Lion’s Roar Podcast features Ray Buckner, a transgender activist, academic, and author.
Do you have buddhanature?
Investigating the most famous koan of all time, Buddhadharma’s deputy editor Koun Franz helps us to understand buddhanature.
The Guidelines of Buddhism
Navigating today’s moral landscape can prove to be a complex challenge. Koun Franz looks at the Buddha’s five precepts, how they help, and how they hinder.
Discovering the Dharma Again
In our Weekend Reader newsletter, Koun Franz discovers a new dharma in the Winter 2019 issue of Buddhadharma.
How Does Buddhism Speak to Us Today: An Interview with Stephen Batchelor
Stephen Batchelor talks to Buddhadharma deputy editor Koun Franz about the importance of study in Buddhist practice and the relevance of the Buddha’s teachings to modern life.
Could our forebears have imagined?
In our Weekend Reader newsletter, Buddhadharma deputy editor Koun Franz says it’s time to see how big the dharma can really be.
What Is the Fourfold Sangha?
Sangha is one of the three jewels of Buddhism. Traditionally, the sangha is dividied into four categories, known as the fourfold sangha
Affirmations
Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, Buddhadharma’s Koun Franz explores the importance of vows and honest affirmations.
It Doesn’t Mean a Thing
Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, Buddhadharma deputy editor Koun Franz looks at what it all means, or doesn’t mean.