
Christianity

Buddhism is a nontheistic system, which means that a belief in God is not part of the teachings. However, it can be a habit, as it was in my case.

The Buddhist Christmas
How the Buddha’s birthday celebration was pumped up to compete with Christianity

The “Problem” of Religious Diversity
We need a less theological—and more spiritual—defense of religious diversity.

Personal Reflections Interviews
Jazz Hands and Joy
A book editor reflects on the lessons he learned during a week-long visit with the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Bible Belt Buddhism
An Evangelical Christian reveals how Buddhism has helped him weather a crisis of conscience and faith.

Forgiveness Is Not Buddhist
Buddhist teachings do not advise asking others to absolve us from our misdeeds. Instead, they outline a path to purification that will change our relationship to reactive patterns.

Coming of Age in a Secular Era
Journalist Katherine Ozment explores a new secular Buddhist tradition for young adults in her new book, Grace Without God.

Protecting Meaning in Everyday Life
A review of Marilynne Robinson’s new book, “The Givenness of Things.”

Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Interview
Other Fingers Pointing to the Moon
An interview with Zen master and former priest Ruben L. F. Habito

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