Karma and Bhakti

Karma means action, work or deed.  In simple terms, If a person does good things in his life, we can say he has done...

5 Different Forms of Spiritual Ascension: Which Have You Experienced?

For the first time in history, we have access to a mammoth and unprecedented amount of information. While this freedom to learn brings countless opportunities...

What “No Self” Really Means

The journey of awakening, says Buddhist teacher Gaylon Ferguson, begins by examining our usual beliefs about who we are. Because maybe we’ve got it...

How Does Buddhism Speak to Us Today: An Interview with Martin...

Stephen Batchelor talks to Buddhadharma deputy editor Koun Franz about the importance of study in Buddhist practice and the relevance of the Buddha’s teachings...

What is Falun Dafa? A Path of Self-Improvement in the Modern...

In recent decades, global interest in Eastern practices—such as yoga, qigong, and meditation—has surged. Among these, Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) holds...

7 Ways Past Life Karma Affects You (And How to Heal...

In religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism, the concept of karma comes up quite frequently. They believe that our past actions influence situations in...

A Mindfulness Practice to Transform Anger into Love

This mindfulness practice from Thich Nhat Hanh will help you face your anger and transform it into the energies of love and understanding. When you...

Your Favorite Meditation of the Year

Tonglen meditation, or “sending and taking,” is an ancient Buddhist practice to awaken compassion. With each in-breath, we take in others’ pain. With each...

Dasaratha Jataka – Buddhist Version Of Ramayana

Dasaratha Jataka is the name of the Buddhist version of Ramayana. It tells the story of Rama. It names Rama as Rama Pandita and...

Dharma for a Traumatized World

The cause of our global suffering is forgetting that we belong to one another and to the earth. Tara Brach recommends four practices to...