Caring for people who are suffering is a loving, even heroic calling, but it takes a toll. Roshi Joan Halifax teaches this five-step program to care for yourself while caring for others.
Love Everyone: A Guide for Spiritual Activists
Sharon Salzberg and Rev. angel Kyodo williams discuss how we can bring spirituality and politics together to build a more just and compassionate society.
How to Practice Contemplative Photography
Contemplative photography is about more than taking pictures, says Andy Karr. It’s about fully connecting with the visual richness of our lives.
How Not to Freak Out
If you find all the bad news overwhelming, Buddhist teacher Judy Lief has some meditations to help you relieve your anxiety.
How to Be a Good Citizen in Troubled Times
A good society is built one citizen at a time. Here are some Buddhist-inspired ways to be a good citizen in these troubled political times.
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.
The Man Who Told the Future
In the back streets of exotic Kathmandu, Pico Iyer and his friend Kristin hear a prophecy that shatters their youthful dreams. The Royal Astrologer knows them better than they know themselves.
Changing the World One Life at a Time
Helping others is the ultimate political act. Lindsay Kyte profiles five people who are changing society from the ground up.
How do Buddhism and yoga work together?
I’ve been practicing yoga for many years and love it. Recently I’ve become interested in Buddhism. How do the two practices work together?
I have a scent sensitivity. Do all Buddhist centers burn incense?
I’m interested in visting my local Buddhist center, but I suffer from scent sensitivity and I understand that incense is burned at many Buddhist centers.