In Buddhism, a vow is like a compass, but there are many different kinds of vows that Buddhists can take.
In the fourth issue in our 40th anniversary series, Melvin McLeod looks at the interface of activism and modern Buddhism.
“Spring and Autumn Annals” is the vibrant story of a decade-long friendship, interspersed with the author’s memories of her childhood in Brooklyn.
The Buddhist teachings on the jhana states contain a secret about where positive emotions really come from. Allen Weiss explains.
Some meditators have suggested that it’s too late to save the planet, so we should focus on our own spiritual salvation. Zen priest Kritee discusses the concept of “planetary hospice.”
The brahmaviharas are four prized emotions or mindstates that give us a framework to cultivate positive behaviors and minimize harmful ones.
Buddhist teacher Konda Mason shares her experience at The Gathering II, an assembly of Buddhist teachers and practitioners of Black African descent at Spirit Rock.
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche unpacks the Madhyamaka view of the two truths.
The five powers are a set of qualities that work in a sequence to support awakening.
We recommend some great books by LGBTQ Buddhist teachers and practitioners.
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