Experience the Truth of No Self
When we see ourselves as separate, we’re limited, says Rebecca Bradshaw. In experiencing the truth of nonself, we free our hearts and minds.
What is...
5 Buddhist Practices to Help Tackle Climate Change
Hurricanes and wildfires have come and gone, leaving hundreds dead. We’re left facing a dire reality: we live on a warming planet. Homes blown...
Samadhi: Suicide or Sacrifice?
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, a prominent thinker of Hindu nationalism, chose to forgo food and water in his final years, viewing this act not as...
Hinduism in Hollywood Movies: A Comprehensive Exploration
Hinduism, one of the world's oldest religions, has made its way into Hollywood in various forms over the years, often intertwined with themes of...
What to Say When Someone Dies
Avoid pat expressions, says Valerie Brown. What a grieving person needs is loving presence.
Have you had that awkward, uncomfortable moment when a friend’s loved...
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...
Was the Buddha a historical figure or a mythic one?
The Buddha’s Gesture
Several decades ago, a major controversy erupted over A.K. Ramanujan’s essay “The Three Hundred Ramayanas.” Right-wing critics accused left-leaning scholars of reducing...
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...
