Personal Reflections Zen Buddhism
Walking on the Earth
A Plum Village teacher reflects on how Thich Nhat Hanh turned to walking meditation in response to the suffering he witnessed during the Vietnam War
Engaged Buddhism
Personal Reflections Zen Buddhism
The Path to Transforming Generational Suffering
How mindfulness can help us cultivate a foundation of peace and persistence
Personal Reflections Zen Buddhism
The End of Times or the First Day
An engaged Zen practitioner wrestles with the idea of mappō, or the dying of the dharma.
Awakening Together
Embracing social and political issues in the dharma hall
Konda Mason on Compassionate Activism
The Mind Our Democracy cofounder on using Buddhist tools for a pro-democracy outcome, in November and beyond.
Avoiding Spiritual Traps
A dharmic defense of political engagement
On Bearing Witness and the Resilience of Karuna
What observing and staying with images of suffering can teach us about embodying compassion
The Wheel Turns Slowly
Visions, hopes, and cautions for the future of Engaged Buddhism
Engaged Buddhism Has Lost One of Its Preeminent Leaders
Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne, founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement in Sri Lanka, has died.
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