Pharātarā Caitya in Cakraśālā: where the Buddha left his mark in Bangladesh
Pharātarā Caitya is a historic site where the Buddha visited over two and a half millennia ago. Pharātarā Caitya is located in … Read more >
How can I break my habit of procrastination?
Fri. Pomnyun Sunim. Image courtesy of Jungto Society Korean master Seon (Zen) Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (법륜스님) wears many hats: … Read more >
Metta had a little lamb
Welcome, dear readers, to another month of taking off the meditation cushion and into the world. Last month's article, from Metta... Read more >
Why Dharma Fails Part 1
Image courtesy of the author Imagine, if you will, a visit to the doctor. A disease, an indefinable pain causing worry and anxiety. … Read more >
Why did Amitabha Buddha take the 19th and 20th vows for sentient beings who yearn to be reborn in the land of bliss?
Comparison of Amitabha's Three Rebirth Vows in the Land of Bliss Among Amitabha's three deliverance vows for rebirth, the mentioned seekers … Read more >
The value of art in the digital age
Digital image in the style of an impressionist painting, created by Dall-E 2. From openai.com Click, swipe and scroll. Try to live authentically and avoid... Read more >
What is the purpose of life?
What is the purpose of life? This question has for centuries baffled philosophers and kept weary souls awake at night. Contrary to … Read more >
Placing Hands in Meditation: Disrupting Familiar Patterns as a Gateway to Mindfulness
Our brains love repetition and will take any opportunity to slip into autopilot. I'm notified every three weeks when I... Read more >
The long corridor of Metta
Welcome, dear readers, to another month of taking off the meditation cushion and into the world. Last month's article, from Metta... Read more >
Riding on the Back of Freedom: The Meaning of Garuda
Image courtesy of the author* What do you imagine when you think of a bird? Perhaps its ability to fly, to be carried above the ground,... Read more >
The Beginner's Mind: Self-Compassion: Learning to Get Along
Beginner's Mind is a special BDG project bringing together insightful essays written by American college students who have taken experiential learning courses related… Read more >
The Buddha's teaching: permission to be ourselves
To what suffering should I open myself? This is the question that is bothering me this morning. Thinking about it, part of me finds the question ridiculous. … Read more >
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