Franz Metcalf

Franz Metcalf is an editor at the Journal of Global Buddhism and at H-Buddhism, and a teacher at Cal State Los Angeles. He is the author of several books, including What Would Buddha Do? (2002) and Buddha in Your Backpack: Everyday Buddhism for Teens (2002).
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Magazine | Brief Teachings

Mindful Work

Life is easy for the shameless, cunning, Corrupt, brazen, nasty, and betraying. But for one who’s honest and insightful, Trying to pursue purity, it’s hard. —Dhammapada 244–245 Why do so few people follow the path of…

Franz Metcalf and BJ Gallagher

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