Embodying the Dharma Through Ethical Living
Dharma teacher Marisela B. Gomez discusses how contemplating the five mindfulness trainings can help us lead ethical lives and transform suffering in ourselves, our communities, and our world.
Race
The New Vehicle
Looking back at the legacy of B. R. Ambedkar, the Dalit activist and chief architect of the Indian constitution
B. R. Ambedkar and the Dalit Quest for Dignity
On the seventieth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s mass conversion, a scholar reflects on the history and legacy of the Dalit Buddhist movement.
Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Feature
My Good Luck African Braiding Sangha
The dharma of caring for Black hair
My Good Luck African Braiding Sangha
A Yoruba American Zen practitioner reflects on the dharma of caring for Black hair.
Reimagining the Story of Citizenship
Journalist Daisy Hernández discusses how she brings her Buddhist practice to bear on conversations about citizenship and what it means to be an American.
Equipment for Living
On the liberatory potential of Black movement and music and an embodied understanding of awakening
Being a ‘Bad’ Buddhist
Scholar Sharon A. Suh discusses why she describes herself as a “bad Buddhist,” as well as what she’s learned from bell hooks about love as an action to end domination.
Sun in a Sunless Place
A Buddhist scholar turns to Audre Lorde’s writings on embracing impermanence and living courageously in the face of death.
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