The Heart of the Buddha’s Teachings

The day I write this, January 20, 2021 is a hopeful day here in the States and for many around the world, reminding us all we can begin again and make a fresh start....

For anyone new to Buddhist practice or for those who have been at it for a long time, coming to terms with the teaching and implications of the first noble truth can be challenging,...

This is an extraordinary moment of time. The pandemic has affected our lives throughout throughout the world, but especially in the United States, where because of incompetent and inadequate response the virus is out...

I sit to write this reflection only hours after Trump supporters stormed the halls of congress to block President elect Joe Biden’s win. There are countless historic aspects of this day. In particular, though,...