
foundational texts

The Satipatthana Sutta, from the Pali Canon, outlines some of the Buddha’s first instructions in establishing mindful awareness.

Did I Say That?
In his new book, Bodhipaksa shares his methods for spotting viral online Buddha quotes that the Buddha definitely never said.

You Are What You Read
As the dharma is made relatable to modern Western culture, do Buddhism's foundational texts risk becoming obsolete?

The Wisdom of Uncertainty
The dharma's true home is neither here nor there.

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Spotlight On: David Orr
Tricycle takes a look at the work of David Orr, visual artist and creator of the abstract mandala series Illumined

The Subjugation of Evil
In the esoteric Japanese tradition, subduing the external evils of the world as well as the inner evils of one’s own mind is a central element of practice. A scholar explains why we shouldn’t dismiss it…

The Life of the Lotus Sutra
An interview with Donald S. Lopez Jr. on the biography of one of Buddhism’s most influential texts

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