Critique

Is Buddhism Scientific or Religious?

A Buddhist scholar examines the assertion that Buddhism is more like a science of the mind than a religion.

By John Dunne

Jan 07, 2019

Buddhism According to Pessimism

Prominent pessimists see a kindred spirit in the Buddha’s honesty about suffering, but they ignore his remedy.

By Matthew Gindin

Dec 06, 2018

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What Is True Safety?

From a Buddhist perspective, danger is normal.

By Thanissaro Bhikkhu

Nov 28, 2015

It Needs Saying

Buddhism is not a philosophy, science, psychotherapy, or culture. It is a religion.

By David Brazier

May 30, 2015

Was the Buddha an Atheist?

Preeminent Buddhist thinkers—Badiner, Kornfield, Batchelor, and Thurman—weigh in.

By Philip Wolfson

Jan 27, 2015

“Technology’s Mindfulness Racket”

In a new article over at The New Republic, senior editor Evgeny Morozov questions the agendas of tech companies that advocate “unplugging” and technological solutions like apps in response to the digital onslaught that has.

By Alex Caring-Lobel

Feb 25, 2014

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The Language of Certainty in New Atheism

"Why Sam Harris is Unlikely to Change his Mind"

By Alex Caring-Lobel

Feb 10, 2014

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Your Brain on Neuroscience

In Silicon Valley's geek culture, creativity is currency.

By Curtis White

Jan 30, 2014

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Buddhism with a Western Face

Will Western adaptation of the dharma challenge contemporary culture or accommodate it?

By Lama Jampa Thaye

Dec 02, 2013

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Daily wisdom, teachings & critique

Buddha Buzz Weekly: Jan. 21, 2019

A Buddhist poker player gives away $617K prize, Prince Harry meditates, and the Tibetan Buddhist Nyingma school picks a new head. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.

By Matthew Abrahams

Jan 21, 2019