“How can I give my children hope for the future when it looks bleak?” Sylvia Boorstein on how to give our children hope in a worrying time.
Compassion Has No Enemy
In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012, Buddhist teacher Guo Gu explored human violence through the lens of the three poisons.
My Livelihood Doesn’t Seem Right
“Intellectually I know that my company does harm to the planet. Can I respect the Buddhist principle of right livelihood and keep my job?”
Is it worth sticking with a testy relationship?
Karen Maezen Miller offers her advice on taking a break from a difficult relationship, or sticking with it.
The Long Goodbye of Alzheimer’s
She’s no longer the grandmother you remember. Margaret Manteau–Rao on how to love and accept your loved one as she is now.
5 Ways Not to Bite the Trump Hook
Getting hooked by your habitual reactions isn’t going to help anyone, says Susan Piver. She suggests five ways you can respond more skillfully.
How Do I Deal With Painful Thoughts of Revenge?
You needn’t give harbor to thoughts of ill will, says Lewis Richmond, no matter how justified they seem to be.
Practicing the Dharma in Uncertain Times
Following the results of the US presidential election, Jack Kornfield shares how to practice the dharma in these uncertain times.
How to Welcome the End of the World
What is the best response to difficult and uncertain times? Welcome. John Tarrant, Roshi offers 10 Zen pointers on the practice of welcoming.
Can I Be Happy If My Child Is Not?
Sylvia Boorstein answers a reader’s question about how to be happy when her children are not.