Theravada Buddhism

Entrance to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, built in the early 1800s, in Kandy, Sri Lanka

The Jeweled Isle

Long overdue, a new exhibition spanning centuries showcases the richness and diversity of Sri Lankan art and chronicles Buddhism’s introduction to the country.

By Albert Johns

Spring 2019

Triratna Buddhism founder Sangharakshita dies at 93

One of the first Westerners ordained as a Theravada monk established an international non-sectarian Buddhist movement.

By Joan Duncan Oliver

Nov 05, 2018

Reclining Buddha statute, Wat Pho, Thailand, buddhism race

What the Buddha Taught Us About Race

Thai forest monk Thanissaro Bhikkhu discusses four main takeaways from his new translation of the Sutta Nipata.

By Emma Varvaloucas

Aug 09, 2018

buddhism and psychotherapy, image of a person meditating on a therapist's couch

Are You Looking to Buddhism When You Should Be Looking to Therapy?

The ultimate goal of Buddhist practice isn’t about achieving mental health.

By C. W. Huntington, Jr., Illustration by Kara Pyle

Spring 2018

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11 Benefits of Loving-Friendliness Meditation

Theravadan Buddhist monk Bhante Gunaratana outlines the ways meditation can benefit our mind and our body—and even our complexion.

By Bhante Henepola Gunaratana

Jul 14, 2017

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Mindfulness at Knifepoint

When a peaceful walk turned into a mugging, a meditation instructor relied on her practice to help her through.

By Jill Satterfield

Mar 21, 2019

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The Buddhist Review

Detained Japanese Americans arrive at an assembly center in Santa Anita, California.

Thus Have I Heard: An American Sutra

With the outbreak of World War II, Japanese Americans were incarcerated by the thousands. Out of the crucible of the camps, a uniquely American Buddhism was born.

By Duncan Ryuken Williams

Spring 2019

Dharma Talks

Video teachings and discussions with contemporary Buddhist teachers

Compassion in Polarizing Times

Today’s divisive political culture can bring out our worst impulses, but with Tibetan Buddhist methods of fostering compassion, we can clear the mind of negativity and connect with our intrinsic qualities of clarity and warmth. Dungse Jampal Norbu, a teacher in the Mangala Shri Bhuti sangha and the son of Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche and Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel, guides us through practices to cool off anger and take a walk in other’s shoes.

Dungse Jampal Norbu

Mar 2019

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