In her commencement speech at Naropa University, Pema Chödrön explains that if there’s one thing we all need to practice, it’s how to fail well.
Ask the Teachers: Should I believe the thought that I want a divorce?
Three teachers answer the question: “How can I know whether or not I should believe the thought I wish I weren’t married to my spouse?”
Entering the Jhanas
Entering the jhanas is not easy—the harder you try, the more difficult it becomes. But you can make yourself ready for them to open up to you.
A Sudden Goodbye
When her teacher Kyogen Carlson died suddenly on September 18, 2014, Sallie Jiko Tisdale reeled from the shock of it. Then she quickly got down to work.
Democracy is Good For Sanghas
In many Buddhist communities, teachers have dominant governing roles, but democracy is vital in order for Buddhism to flourish in the West.
Therapy Can Only Go So Far
Therapy is a powerful tool, says Buddhist psychologist Paul Fulton, but it can’t solve the problem of being human.
“What kind of Zen teacher has panic attacks?”
Recently, for the first time in my life, I had a full-blown panic attack.
Karma Is Not Fate
You can’t deny your karmic inheritance, said the late Traleg Rinpoche, but that doesn’t mean you can’t change.
What does it mean to be devoted to one’s guru?
Buddhadharma asks Rob Preece, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, and Lama Palden Drolma about a complex issue at the heart of tantra practice: guru devotion.
The Rise of Militant Monks
Michael Jerryson reports on the growing tension between Buddhists and Muslims, in which senior Buddhist monks actively incite violence and intolerance.