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Why You Should Buy Nothing

The growing community’s cofounder discusses its Buddhist influences.

Liesl Clark in conversation with Matthew Abrahams

Summer 2022

Tricycle’s Buddhist Gift Guide 2021

Ideas for compassionate presents that spread joy and reduce harm

By Matthew Abrahams

Dec 10, 2021

The Merit Economy

What happens to Buddhist institutions when the traditional model of support—merit-based giving—changes?

By Jeff Wilson

Summer 2020

Buddhist Charities

In our Spring 2010 issue, which contained a special section on Generosity (and Greed), we included spread on Buddhist or Buddhism-related charities and not-for-profits that are doing good work around the world. We did a second installment for the Summer 2010 issue and are currently working on a third for the August issue. While we are […]

By Tricycle

Jun 04, 2010

[Watercolor image of candlelight] © Rami Efal gratitude and generosity

MagazineTeachings

Rich Generosity

Master Sheng Yen on transferring merit

By Master Sheng-Yen

Spring 2009

MagazineMeditation & Practice

The Wisdom of Giving

Q & A with Andrew Olendzki

By Andrew Olendzki

Summer 2003

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Lessons from a (Mostly) Good Dog: #3, Be Kind

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Jun 29, 2022

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The Buddhist Traveler in Boston

New England’s metropolis offers many attractions for Buddhist visitors.

By Sarah Fleming

Summer 2022

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You Can’t Be Yourself By Yourself: Overcoming Structural Selfishness

In this Dharma Talk, Malcolm Martin proposes the term "structural selfishness" to discuss the ways that a fixed idea of self hinders our practice, while offering insight on how to embrace the complexity of interdependence.

Malcolm Martin

Jun 2022

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