Thich Nhat Hanh, our teacher, described love as an extremely powerful energy that has the capacity to transform ourselves and others. But many of us find it difficult to direct love toward ourselves. We quickly become aware of negative feelings like shame, guilt, and...

We empathize with people with obvious physical health conditions; we sign their casts and send get-well cards and flowers. But people with mental health issues are all too often stigmatized, misunderstood, and ignored. Even those hospitalized with mental health crises...

“Whenever domination is present, love is lacking.”  —bell hooks One of my former students, a mixed-race woman, was a talented volunteer at a renown retreat center. Her administrative skill set earned her free access to events. After working all day in the office, she...

‘Even in very difficult circumstances there will be an inner serenity and there will be an inner peace.’ Trevor Leggett

In a body scan, we systematically focus our attention on different parts of our body, from our feet to the muscles in our face. This creates a rare opportunity for us to experience our body as it is, without judging or trying to change it. This exercise is designed to...

El Vesak: Comprender las lecciones que se esconden tras las leyendas Thomas Calobrisi explica los extraordinarios acontecimientos de la vida del Buda que se celebran durante el Vesak — su nacimiento, iluminación y nirvana final— y cómo podemos recurrir a estas...