Taking Refuge in the Three Gems
According to Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, when we take refuge in the Buddha, the Buddha also takes refuge in us.
Refuge
Finding Refuge in Indra’s Net
The ties that connect us to everything are not constraining, but liberating.
TeachingsMagazine | Ask a Teacher, Teachings
What Is the Meaning of Refuge?
Rev. Myokei Caine-Barrett answers.
Personal Reflections Reflections
“Three Legs of the Same Stool”
How journalist Daisy Hernández finds refuge in her practice, her work, and bringing the two together
Accessing Refuge
Lama Rod Owens on finding peace in the pandemic
Sutta Study: About Cunda
In the Cunda Sutta, the Buddha offers advice after the death of a dear friend and disciple.
Democratic from the Start
Western Buddhist groups often assume that hierarchical modes of organization are inherent to Buddhism. But there's another part of Buddhist tradition—one that embraces political equality.
Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Feature
The Hunger for Home
For the displaced, "home" is not just a physical location. It is a feeling of sanctuary—one that has been taken from them.
The Gift of Fear
Fear is a part of human nature, so there is little point in forcing ourselves to overcome it or pretending to be unaffected by it. In fact, we do so at our peril.
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