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Moving Beyond Subjectivity to Awakening According to Shin Buddhist priest Rev. José M. Tirado, we must transcend our regular subjective-objective perspective in order to awaken and see things as they truly are.

"We 'attain' the Pure Land each moment subjectivity is transcended. And yet, the great paradox is that we ultimately transcend nothing. This is because we are released here and now, as we are, no longer grasped by duality."

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Help When Your Heart Breaks Caring for people who are suffering is a loving, even heroic calling, but it takes a toll. Roshi Joan Halifax teaches this five-step program to care for yourself while caring for others.

Happy Birthday to Roshi Joan Halifax!

Pure Perception – How Poison Becomes Medicine This article, part of Mingyur Rinpoche’s new year-long teaching series, Blueprints of Awakening, explores how pure perception and the wisdom of buddhanature can transform even our deepest suffering in...

“The practice in Vajrayana isn’t about creating something new, but about removing all the mental and emotional habits that keep us from experiencing our buddhanature.”

What If Buddhists Engaged AI as Part of Practice? Deborah McGlauflin offers a dharma-grounded reflection on how our everyday interactions with AI can shape its moral and emotional tone. Drawing on her experience with a custom chatbot named Skywalker,...

“The key question isn’t whether or when AI will become sentient or conscious, which are matters of great uncertainty and endless debate. The question is: what are we teaching it now?”

buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org will hold a virtual
Mindful Town Hall on Wed, Aug 6, from 7:00-8:30 PM EDT. Attendees will be able to "speak mindfully and personally about how they’re experiencing and responding to this fraught political moment." Register for free at: lu.ma/m04j962h?tk=....

The Power of Buddhist Tantra Gaylon Ferguson on how tantric view and practice help us turn confusion into clarity and wisdom.

"We see things not as they are but as we are. If we cleanse the doors of perception, we can see what is otherwise hidden."

Establishing Theravada Buddhism in Cuba Marajina Bhikkhuni talks about her path to monastic life, her work to help the Theravada tradition take root in Cuba, and the inspiring growth of dharma communities across Latin America.

This new video interview offers a glimpse into the challenges and profound resilience of Buddhist communities emerging in new cultural landscapes.

Sisterly Support for Our Becoming: The 19th Sakyadhita International Conference in Malaysia The 19th Sakyadhita conference held in Malaysia in June brought together hundreds of Buddhist women to share practice, scholarship, and sisterhood. Pamela Ayo Yetunde reflects on the gathering.

Pamela Ayo Yetunde shares reflections on this year's gathering.

The Dharma of the Second Bell Rev. Joan Amaral recalls “Operation Bring John Home” — an effort to break through the bureaucracy that kept a married couple apart — while living one’s values and remaining unbowed.

Happy Birthday to Myozen Joan Amaral!

All the Lonely People You may be lonely, but you’re not as alone as you think. Sometimes, says Jane McLaughlin-Dobisz, you have to put your phone down and stop to taste the cookie dough.

Happy birthday to Jane McLaughlin Dobisz!

In honor of his 90th birthday today, a collection of the Dalai Lama's best pieces for committed Buddhist practitioners.

From @upaya.bsky.social comes this news about the great Joanna Macy.

Catch a Glimpse of  "Blessings: The Tsoknyi Nangchen Nuns of Tibet" Watch an exclusive clip from the original documentary, now being screened and appreciated anew.

To mark its twentieth anniversary, Buddhadharma is sharing an exclusive clip and reflection from the original Blessings: The Tsoknyi Nangchen Nuns of Tibet, which offers a rare glimpse into the powerful moments captured during this unforgettable journey.

Not a Compromise —Bridging Latinx Culture and Dharma Sanathavihari Bhikkhu and Carlo Carranza speak with Buddhadharma’s Mariana Restrepo about the evolving presence of Buddhism in Latinx communities, exploring the unique intersections of culture, langua...

Sanathavihari is a Mexican-American monastic in the Theravada tradition, while Carlo Carranza, born and raised in Mexico, is a dharma teacher in the Tibetan tradition. Together, they offer a meeting point between different Buddhist lineages and lived Latinx experience.

Dalai Lama affirms that “the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue” after his passing "I hereby reiterate that the Gaden Phodrang Trust has sole authority to recognize the future reincarnation," he writes. "No one else has any such authority to interfere in this matter."

His Holiness' newest statement on the future of the Dalai Lama's has been released:

How Buddhist Spiritual Care Can Help Frontline Workers in the Caring Economy John Negru looks at the societal issue of moral injury, and how Buddhist chaplains and carers can make a true difference.

A free PDF from John Negru and Sumeru Books titled "Brightly Shining Jewel: How Sanghas Can Care for Their Chaplains," is now available directly from the publisher. Link in article.

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Roshi Joan Halifax recovering, "no issues" after further heart surgery "All is going in the right direction," reports Upaya Zen Center. "Thank you for your loving care."

On Sunday, Upaya Zen Center posted: “Roshi’s mitral valve is still not working properly. ….they need to re-operate on her valve before any more scarring happens.” That surgery has now taken place.

What should you do when a dharma book is no longer needed? Theravada monk Bhante Sanathavihari, Siddhartha’s Intent instructor Arne Schelling, and Briana Quick, editor at Wisdom Publications, explain how you might best care for, and dispose of, your Buddhist ...

"The best way to dispose of a dharma book is to create the potential for it to become someone else’s dharma book."

The Practice of Breathing Mindfulness Breathing mindfulness is the most popular meditation practice in Southern Buddhism, but its history and methods are often unknown. This excerpt from Breathing Mindfulness by Sarah Shaw provides an int...

"The breath itself is always new, replenishing, and endlessly restorative. It sorts out most problems on its own, with the right attitude of friendliness and respect."

The Living Art of Thangka Painting in Nepal From sacred geometry to spiritual intention, this traditional art form continues to serve as a vital tool for Buddhist practice and preservation. Buddhadharma deputy editor Mariana Restrepo explores t...

"I had the privilege of talking with Raju Yonjon from Enlightenment Thangka, whose team has dedicated over two decades to preserving and promoting this sacred art form. We delved into the intricacies of thangka painting and its significance in contemporary Buddhist practice."

Join Us for “The Best of the Dalai Lama Global Vision Summit” — Free Online Event, June 20–22 Lion’s Roar and Tibet House US invite you to “The Best of the Dalai Lama Global Vision Summit” — a special event to celebrate 90 years of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Inspired by His Holiness’s message of kindness, wisdom, and joy in our interconnected world, this free offering brings together meditation teachers, psychologists, physicians, scholars, and spiritual leaders to offer teachings and tools for living with greater intention, compassion, and hope.

Nova Scotia's Thousand Harbours Zen to hold historic ceremonies June 21 & 22 The community's temple, Sensouji, will be the first in Canada to hold these ceremonies, which will be attended in person by about twenty Soto Zen priests from Canada, the US, and Japan.

The community, headed up by Soto Zen priest and former Buddhadharma editor Koun Franz — will be officially installing Franz as the abbot of its temple, Sensouji (pictured)

Embodying the Sacred: Charya Nritya, the Sacred Dance of Nepal’s Newar Vajrayana Buddhist Tradition While in Nepal, Buddhadharma deputy editor Mariana Restrepo met with Punya Sagara, a devoted practitioner of Charya Nritya, to explore how this meditative practice endures as both a spiritual path and...

"Punya Sagara’s unique journey — rooted in lineage, refined through academic study, and continually shaped by her life as a devoted practitioner, mother, musician, and teacher — makes her a vital link in keeping this sacred form alive for future generations."

Roshi Joan Halifax recovering, "doing great" after heart surgery "All is going in the right direction," reports Upaya Zen Center. "Thank you for your loving care."

Some happy news.

Update from last evening: "Roshi’s surgery went really well. They were able to repair her mitral valve. We are just waiting for her to wake up from the anesthesia in the ICU. She is in very good hands here. Thank you for all your care and support."

Explore the nature of mind with the latest Buddhadharma Deep Dive, featuring wisdom from Judy Roitman, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Guo Gu, and more.

The Spirit of Care - Roshi Joan Halifax Updates + leave you messages HERE Visit this page for updates and to leave a message for Roshi Joan as she heals from heart surgery.

Roshi Joan Halifax underwent major heart surgery this morning, @upaya.bsky.social has announced. Please visit their post for more info, and join us in wishing Roshi Joan all the best for every moment in her healing and beyond.

Scott Tusa on Pilgrimage, Parenting, and Practice in Nepal Mariana Restrepo, deputy editor of Buddhadharma, speaks with Dharma teacher Scott Tusa while on pilgrimage in Nepal, reflecting on the intersections of practice, pilgrimage, and parenting—from shared ...

"Scott and I explored the monastic and householder paths, having each lived as monastics and now bringing our practice into our parenting. We also talked about how to approach pilgrimage with intention and how to carry that view into daily life." —Mariana Restrepo