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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

The Brooklyn Public Library, a venerable institution with a rich history of serving its diverse community, … The Brooklyn Public Library’s Transformation: From Obscure Film Room to Modern Cultural HubRead more

Sharon Salzberg, a renowned meditation teacher and author, recently shared her personal reflections on the multifaceted … Meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg on the challenges and unexpected gifts of agingRead more

The journey of a life, particularly the genesis of that life, is often perceived as a … The Unfolding Narrative: A Mother’s Strength, A Daughter’s Revelation, and the Buddhist Concept of InterconnectednessRead more

The Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, a period often heralded as a golden age of … The Enigmatic Encounter of Lu Qiuyin and the Hermits of Guoqing TempleRead more

Paula Arai’s seminal work, "Of Mud and Lotuses: Dreaming the Lives of Buddhist Women," delves into … Of Mud and Lotuses: Dreaming the Lives of Buddhist WomenRead more

Two saffron-robed monks, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho, embody a modern iteration of ancient Buddhist tradition, … Clear Mountain Monastery Establishes Foothold in Pacific Northwest, Fostering Community and Interfaith DialogueRead more

Hiromi Ito’s profound exploration of the Heart Sutra, translated into English for the first time by … Reading the Heart Sutra: A Mother and Daughter’s Journey Through Buddhist PhilosophyRead more