The Dhammapada is one of the most beautiful, enduring collections of the Buddha’s teachings. Dhamma in Pali means “the teachings” or “the Way.” Pada means “footstep” or “path.” The word Dhammapada, then, can be understood as “The Path of the Dharma.” My teacher, Thich...

“Expectation is the root of all heartache.” ~William Shakespeare I turned forty this year. And I am only now figuring out something I wish someone had told me at twenty. Most of my pain—the kind that sat in my chest for days, the kind that made me replay conversations...

‘Occupied by the turmoil of many worthless activities, I’ve been an idiot taking trivial things to be Dharma.’ Taking the Result as the Path: Core Teachings of the Sakya Lamdre Tradition

  I used to think I was just bad at coping with stress. Every Sunday evening, I felt anxious about the week ahead. My chest would tighten when certain emails appeared in my inbox. Before meetings, I’d rehearse what I wanted to say over and over, trying to avoid saying...

‘Buddhist ritual's are for overcoming pride and egotism. But clinging to ritual is a hindrance to awakening.’ Everyday Buddhism

Trigger Warning: This story mentions illness, grief, and the loss of loved ones. Please read with care. Bronwyn Rutherfoord's purpose is to aspire and inspire brilliance in healing and care. At 69 years old, she lives this daily, believing her passion for healing has...

‘A monk once asked Zen master Egen “l've come to solve the question of life and death”. Egen drove him away saying, “at Egens place there is no such thing as life and death!”’ Zen Comments on the Mumonkan.

‘Buddha as an experience transcends mere personality; it invites us to embody his enlightened awareness, manifesting wisdom and compassion in our own lives.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘I hear it spoken, my mind does not arise — This is gossip. It stops at me.’ Chan Master Fenyang

‘The Buddha taught that looking after the precepts isn’t hard if you look after yourself.’ Ajahn Chah