Theravada Buddhism

Peeling Away the Promise of Desire

Why getting what we crave will not lead to happiness—and what will

Winter 2019

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Trike Daily Meditation & Practice

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

Mar 30, 2019

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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

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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

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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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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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Theravada Buddhism

Magazine Body & Mind

Peeling Away the Promise of Desire

Trike Daily Meditation & Practice

11 Benefits of Loving-Friendliness Meditation

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The Jeweled Isle

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Triratna Buddhism founder Sangharakshita dies at 93

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What the Buddha Taught Us About Race

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