Forget all the fancy meditation practices, says His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the real heart of Buddhism is complete commitment to others. In this commentary on The Way of the Bodhisattva, he describes the awakened heart of the Buddha, which is his vow to attain enlightenment for the sake of all sentient beings. Read on
Following his stroke last November, Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh has spoken his first words. Read the update from Plum Village and enjoy this short guided meditation on returning to the present moment.
Artist Meredith Monk receives the 2014 National Medal of Arts from President Obama. Read her article, “The Art of Being Present,” on how her art and dharma practice intertwine.
Taking care of the little (and not-so-little) ones can be a challenge, but that doesn’t mean that “mindful parenting” has to be an oxymoron. Here are some simple tips from Karen Maezen Miller.
Pema Chödrön, one of the most popular American-born teachers of Buddhism, reminds us of a simple technique we can use anytime we need a break from our habitual patterns. Pema is a fully ordained Buddhist nun who is dedicated to the establishment of a Buddhist monastic tradition in the West. Read on.
Mindfulness is a medicine for our suffering, says Thich Nhat Hanh. Since his stroke last year, the Buddhist master has been recovering remarkably. This teaching is offered as a tribute to Thay and his good health. Read on.
Pema Chödrön and Jack Kornfield, two of America’s most respected and beloved Buddhist teachers discuss the wonderful difficulties of life. Follow Pema’s and Jack’s conversation on how everyday difficulties can provoke us and reveal our habitual patterns. Read on.
Watch a live streaming of The Global Compassion Summit – July 5-7 – honoring the Dalai Lama’s 80th birthday. The Summit is a celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s lifetime of devotion to the work of spreading the message of the value of peace, kindness and universal compassion throughout the world. You can watch the live streaming and other interviews/talks on the organizers Facebook page via their website.
One hundred thirty Buddhist teachers, monks, nuns, laymen and laywomen, academics, and organizers met on Thursday May 14 for the first “White House—U.S. Buddhist Leadership Conference,” the subject at hand being “Voices in the Square—Action in the World.” Follow the story.
The practice of mindful walking, says Thich Nhat Hanh, is a profound and pleasurable way to deepen our connection with our body and the earth. We breath, take a mindful step, and come back to our true home. Read on.
