‘Going beyond thought is going into sensitivity; it is going into awareness and finally having the mind thinking in a creative, positive, sensitive way, instead of being clogged by the afflictions.’ Corrado Pensa

The Buddha’s awakening was not some flashy miracle but a quiet, serene realisation of the nature of suffering.

‘Delusion may be clever, but its cleverness is fragile. Awareness, when cultivated, shines through it, illuminating the truth of impermanence, suffering, and not-self.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘To cunningly praise ourselves while disparaging others is foolish.’ Everyday Buddhism

You’ve likely encountered some version of Charles Dickens’ 1843 A Christmas Carol in your life, where the infamous Ebenezer Scrooge despises the holidays and obsesses over money. That is, until one fateful year when he is visited by his late business partner and the...

‘North, south, east and west being void, they form a single house.’ Kusan Sunim

As I scrolled through social media the day after Thanksgiving, I saw many photos of people celebrating the holiday. I shared their joy as they basked in the warm glow of their dearest loved ones, marveling at their sumptuous holiday spreads. Yet I couldn’t forget the...

Naropa University, the Buddhist-inspired university in Boulder, Colorado has launched a search for a new president. The successful candidate will succeed Charles (Chuck) Lief, the long-time president who is retiring. The search committee says that it is seeking a...

Question: I find the holiday season really lonely. My husband died ten years ago and my children live far away. Are there any teachings to help me deal with loneliness, particularly during the holidays when other people are enjoying their families? Answer: Take heart,...

El maestro budista, traductor y ex monje Carlo Carranza conversa con Mariana Restrepo de Buddhadharma, compartiendo sus ideas sobre cómo el budismo se adapta al contexto cultural occidental y cómo los practicantes occidentales pueden hacer suyo el dharma mientras...