Teachings

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Overcoming the Vortex of Desire

Getting to know your cravings can weaken their control over you.

By Rob Nairn, Choden, and Heather Regan-Addis

Summer 2019

Being Content with What We Have

The next thing you buy won’t make you happy, but a different attitude may.

By Koshin Paley Ellison

Summer 2019

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What’s in a Word? Samsara

Our expert explains the etymology of samsara.

By Andrew Olendzki

Summer 2019

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In Brief

Select wisdom from sources old and new

By The Editors

Summer 2019

When to Speak and When to Listen

You have a choice—using it wisely can spell the difference between misunderstanding and meaningful dialogue.

By Oren Jay Sofer

Spring 2019

What’s in a Word? Nirvana

Our expert explains the etymology of nirvana.

By Andrew Olendzki

Spring 2019

In Brief

Select wisdom from sources old and new

By The Editors

Spring 2019

Get Out of Your Head

When we project conditioning from our past onto the present, we turn a benign moment into something else. Understanding the "five conditions" can help us get back to reality.

By Sean Murphy

Spring 2019

Your Mistakes Are Progress

Our worst faults and failings are an opportunity to create something.

By Lama Kathy Wesley

Winter 2018

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Goodnight Metta: A Bedtime Meditation for Kids

How to incorporate a lovingkindness practice into your children’s evening routine.

By Sumi Loundon Kim

Jun 18, 2019

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The Buddhist Review

What is a Grammy to Laurie Anderson?

The avant-garde artist discusses her award-winning album, Landfall, and how her work and Buddhist practice have merged over time.

By Matthew Abrahams

Summer 2019

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The Buddha’s Communication Toolbox

Explore the Buddha’s ancient guidelines for right speech with tools to translate those teachings into the fast-paced conversations of a digital world. Insight meditation teacher Oren Jay Sofer shares three foundations of mindful communication to bring your deeper values and intentions into every interaction.

Oren Jay Sofer

Jun 2019

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Teachings

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