The Dharma of Westworld
Reincarnation, no-self, and other Buddhist lessons from the popular HBO series.
Rebirth
I Take Refuge in the Humor
Brent R. Oliver finds his reliance on comedy has become rusted armor holding him back.
The Buddha’s Baggage
Everything you wanted to know about karma but were afraid to ask
Awakening from the Daydream
David Nichtern breaks down the importance of understanding karma and how the six realms of existence present an opportunity for growth.
Reflections on Dzongsar Khyentse’s “How We Raise Tulkus”
The Tibetan master’s criticism of tulku training highlights just one of the difficulties that traditional cultures have when transitioning to the modern world.
Living and Dying with Confidence
Anyen Rinpoche and Allison Choying Zangmo talk about how death is an important moment for every human being, no matter what tradition.
Remembering Jim Harrison (1937–2016)
Tricycle remembers the great American writer Jim Harrison, who died in his Arizona home on March 26.
After the Future
Rediscovering the meaning of rebirth
China Asserts Control over Dalai Lama Lineage
According to the Dalai Lama’s autobiography, Mao Zedong, the founder of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), once characterized religion as “poison.” The modern CCP maintains official atheism to this day, but that hasn’t stopped officials from…
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