The 18-meter-long Buddha and the figures sitting on it are reconstructions of classical works.
Great Expectations
We want the sun; we get the rain. But where does the doorway of disappointment lead? Elizabeth Brownrigg on disappointment as a treasure.
“The Last Jedi” Cranks Up Star Wars’ Buddhist Themes
Matthew Bortolin, the author of The Dharma of Star Wars, unpacks the Buddhist themes in the latest installment in the series, The Last Jedi.
The “Difficult Person” Exercise
The Difficult Person exercise provides a tool for us to focus on one particular person with whom we are having a hard time.
Coping With My Child’s Pain
Do we ever know how things will turn out? Donnell King, whose daughter suffers from a rare, debilitating disorder, has learned not to look for certainty.
Understanding Dukkha
Konin Cardenas, Mark Unno, Thubten Chodron, and Bhikkhu Bodhi examine what dukkha is, why it matters, and how we can approach it in our lives.
The Breath of Love
When life was at its worst, breath was her companion. Now in recovery, Rev. Sarah Siegel finds the breath is still her path to love and a sense of peace.
Real Buddha Quotes About Fake Buddha Quotes
Bodhipaksa shares what the Buddha said about being misquoted, and speculates how he would’ve felt about fake Buddha quotes.
Robert Chodo Campbell on why New York is the “best place in the country to meditate”
Robert Chodo Campbell shares why the chaotic, noisy atmosphere of New York City is the “best place in the country to meditate.”
Hurricane Harvey victims get free medical care at Buddhist temple in Houston
Roughly 633 people — many impacted by Hurricane Harvey — received free medical care at a Buddhist temple in Houston.









