One of the largest rituals this country engages in is casting votes, to make our marks, to say something. We may cast a vote, not only for oneself, but, for those who are ill or incarcerated, for those who are illiterate, for those who have lost interest. We do this...

Zenju Earthlyn Manuel One of the largest rituals this country engages in is casting votes, to make our marks, to say something. We may cast a vote, not only for oneself, but, for those who are ill or incarcerated, for those who are illiterate, for those who have lost...

‘The Buddha knew that because both happiness and unhappiness are unsatisfactory, they have the same value.’ Ajahn Chah

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‘Avijjāsava – The outflow of ignorance is perhaps the most fundamental, as it is the source of all other āsavas. It is the veil that clouds our awareness, causing us to misperceive reality and to cling to a distorted view of self and world.’ Everyday Buddhism

You Can Make a Difference All things are impermanent, even political situations seemingly beyond repair. Guo Gu on hope. How to Take Action in the Face of Anxiety The election is stressful, but avoidance won’t help. The key, says Harry Um, is taking action. What to Do...

On November 8, 2016, I was at work, furiously refreshing my web browser for news about the U.S. presidential election. This was supposed to be a landslide, and although the day was still young, the initial returns were unbearably inconclusive. I could not tolerate the...

Loss is part of democracy, just as grief is part of life. The bitter truth is that in democratic societies we take it in turns to lose and win. But boy, does it hurt when our political hopes are dashed. How can we sit in peace as cherished values and rights are...

‘By relinquishing attachment and seeing things as they truly are, we can free ourselves from the cycle of craving and dissatisfaction.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘Followers of the way, Buddha appeared in the world, turned the wheel of Dharma, and then entered Nirvana.’ Zen Master Rinzai