Spiritual Growth & Mindfulness

The following excerpt, drawn from Paula Arai’s book "Of Mud and Lotuses: Dreaming the Lives of … Of Mud and Lotuses: Dreaming the Lives of Buddhist WomenRead more

The profound teachings on the path of a bodhisattva, a being dedicated to the liberation of … The Bodhisattva Ideal: A Timeless Guide to Compassionate ActionRead more

The complex philosophical underpinnings of the Heart Sutra have been translated and reinterpreted countless times throughout … Reading the Heart Sutra: A Mother and Daughter’s Exploration of Emptiness and ExistenceRead more

Between the 7th and 12th centuries, during the formative "long morning" of Japanese literature, women were … A Thousand Years of Whispers: Unearthing the Poetic Legacy of Heian Japan’s WomenRead more

The Tricycle Haiku Challenge, a platform dedicated to fostering the art of Japanese short-form poetry, has … Summer Season Word: Strawberry Captures Fleeting Moments and Profound ConnectionsRead more

Ritual, a cornerstone of human cultural expression, serves as a potent vehicle for marking the sacred, … Innovation and tradition in Buddhist ritualRead more

For five days, from Wednesday, June 17, to Sunday, June 21, the Oxo Gallery on London’s … The Profound Impermanence: A Sand Mandala Blooms and Dissolves on London’s South BankRead more

On July 18-19, amidst the gentle drumming of rain on tent fabric and the serene embrace … The Inaugural Metta Convention USA: Cultivating Inner Peace for a More Harmonious WorldRead more

In the 15th century, a pivotal figure in Tibetan Buddhism, Chenga Londra Gyaltsen, articulated a profound … The Bodhisattva Ideal: Aspiring for Others’ WelfareRead more

A recent dharma talk delivered at the Common Ground Meditation Center, titled "The Importance of Mindfulness … The Enduring Cycle of Suffering and the Transformative Power of MindfulnessRead more