The Uneasy Dialogue between Buddhism and Feminism
Jue Liang reviews Buddhist Feminisms and Femininities, edited by Karma Lekshe Tsomo.
“Spy Story,” 2015 by Michela Martello.
One summer night in 2018, I found myself...
How to Help a Child Understand Religious Rituals at Home
Getting a child to understand and participate in religious rituals at home requires parents who live their faith beyond a superficial level.
Religious rituals that...
Prayer: What Is the Meaning of Prayer
What is the meaning of prayer? Why do we pray? And how do we pray?
The Meaning of Prayer
On a weekend getaway to Las Vegas,...
20 Quotes That Will Make You Rich
Many things can make you rich that don’t involve money. Material wealth means nothing if you aren’t rich in spirit.
This involves being a good...
Heart Attack
People have heart attacks in Vrindavana – not just physical, but spiritual ones too. Holy places ooze with a divine influence that overthrows material...
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...
7 Spiritual Benefits of Yoga Most People Overlook
Most Westerners considered yoga strange and something that only folks into the “New Age” movement utilized back in the day. However, the ancient practice...
11 Warning Signs You’re Practicing Spiritual Materialism
Let’s be real for a moment.
There comes a time when our spiritual practices harm us more than help us.
Yet most of us are so...
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...
The Impact of Religious Fasting on the Body
Most of the world’s world religions perform some form of religious fasting. In ISKCON we have Ekadashi fasting twice a month. For us, Ekadashi...
