Teachings Parables of the Lotus Sutra
Reflecting on Faith and Understanding in the Wealthy Man and His Poor Son
How the Mahayana Buddhist story of the prodigal son reminds us all that it is never too late to stop running
Sutras
Teachings Parables of the Lotus Sutra
Taking a Modern Look at the Burning House
On how to use the nightmarish narrative to find agency in the here and now
The Value of Simplicity
Doing more with less: A teaching from the Metta Sutta
Teachings Parables of the Lotus Sutra
The Parables of the Lotus Sutra: An Introspective Contemplative Approach
An introduction to a new web series exploring the stories in one of the world’s great religious texts
The Heart Sutra Explained
Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara breaks down the meaning of prajnaparamita from the first line of the Heart Sutra.
How to Read the Sutras (and Enjoy Yourself)
Six steps for easing into and learning to love these sacred texts, and recommended reading for getting started
Sutta Study: Fearless
The Abhaya Sutta explores our fear of death and asks how we can face impermanence with joy.
Sutta Study: The Hawk
In the Sakunagghi Sutta, a parable about predator and prey demonstrates the need to practice right mindfulness.
Sutta Study: Ill
In the Gilana Sutta, the Buddha offers a potent teaching on impermanence to an ailing and distressed monk.
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