You are a warrior when you have the bravery to face who you are, without fear, embarassment, or denial. This warriorship is the basis of the spiritual path.
What It’s like to Be the First Buddhist Chaplain at America’s Most Notorious Jail
When people are supported, they naturally do the right thing, says Justin von Bujdoss, the first-ever Buddhist chaplain at Rikers Island.
“Lost” actor Daniel Dae Kim developing Buddhist detective TV series
Daniel Dae Kim. Courtesy of EPR.Daniel Dae Kim is developing a new television show about a Buddhist detective through his production company, 3AD.
How Will I Explain Extremist Buddhism to My Children?
As a Buddhist, how do you teach your children religious tolerance while members of your faith preach hatred?
Ursula K. Le Guin on Housman’s Classic Poem “From Far”
Ursula K. Le Guin unpacks the rhythm and wisdom of A.E. Housman’s classic poetry.
Ask the Teachers: How do I know whether to avoid or accept something that causes me distress?
In Buddhadharma’s Ask the Teachers section, Sestuan Gaelyn Godwin, Larry Yang, and Dungse Jampal Norbu discuss relating to obstacles and difficult emotions.
KFC launches bizarro meditation-themed video series
The videos play on common spiritual tropes, and — Rod Meade Sperry reports — are just about as weird as mass-marketing gets.
Ireland’s first Tibetan Buddhist temple to open in 2019
Artists' rendering of Dzogchen Beara Buddhist Meditation Center.Ireland’s first Tibetan Buddhist temple will open in 2019 in rural West Cork at an estimated total cost of €3.5 million.
How to Meditate Every Day — Even if You Would Rather Be Thrown into a Shark-Infested Ocean
Diane Winston sympathizes with those who struggle to sit every day, and gives ten suggestions for having a regular daily practice.
What is the Meaning of the Lotus in Buddhism?
Photo by Ahmed Saffu.The lotus is one of Buddhism’s most recognizable symbols of enlightenment and is important in many Buddhist traditions.









