In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012, Buddhist teacher Guo Gu explored human violence through the lens of the three poisons.
Are We Really Meditating?

Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel examines common misconceptions about Buddhist practice that can derail even the most seasoned practitioners.
Guide to the Three-Yana Journey
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s comprehensive presentation of the three-yana journey, taught only to his senior students, is being made public for the first time in The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma. Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche takes us through this unique body of teachings.
When I’m 64

How Buddhist communities can help their aging members. Introduction by Lewis Richmond.
Take a Hard Look

You might not think your practice has selfish motivations, says Bardor Tulku, but if you take a close look, you may be surprised by what you find.
Lost in Beantown
Boston newcomer Brian Arundel struggles to make sense of the locals’ reckless driving, knack for obscenities, and disregard for others.
Do Not Stand By

Jack Kornfield talks about the response of Western Buddhist leaders to the ethnic violence incited by Burmese monks and abbots.
Ask The Teachers: Why does meditation make it harder to drop my “self”?

The teachers address the problem of finding that meditation makes it more difficult to drop the barriers between “self” and “other.”
Let’s Talk: What Are You Waiting For?

Clinical therapist Tamara Kaiser asks why Buddhist communities have not adopted ethical standards long accepted by the rest of society.
Serving Others, Transforming Ourselves

Frank Ostaseski reviews “Buddhist Care for the Dying and Bereaved” and “The Arts of Contemplative Care”, two books about Buddhist hospice.