The Magic of the New Saint
Lama Rod Owens on the power of surrendering to the agenda of liberation
Tricycle Talks
Writing as an Act of Truth
In a new essay collection, twenty-two Tibetan writers demonstrate the resilience of their community in exile and the persistence of Tibetan literature.
What Does It Mean for an Object to Hold the Power of the Buddha?
A scholar discusses how, in Theravada Buddhism, religious relics can support practitioners on their path to enlightenment.
Communities of Care
What we can learn from Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of interconnectedness
“You Don’t Control Your Life”
In a recent episode of Tricycle Talks, writer, translator, and teacher Ken McLeod discusses the importance of sacrifice and submission in Vajrayana practice.
Uncovering the Mythical Buddha
A professor of Japanese religion discusses what manga and myth can teach us about the creativity of the Buddhist tradition.
The Neglected Music of the Theravada Tradition
In an episode of Tricycle Talks, scholar Trent Walker explores how the Cambodian dharma song tradition demonstrates “a mischievous streak in Buddhist monasticism,” sitting at the intersection of asceticism and sensuality.
Buddhist Wisdom for Handling Moral Outrage
According to scholar Allison Aitken, divisive tribalism is nothing new. In a recent episode of Tricycle Talks, she discusses how 8th-century Buddhist texts can help us heal contemporary divisions.
Writing Toward Redemption
In a recent Tricycle Talks episode, novelist and Zen Buddhist priest Ruth Ozeki discusses the creative process and her new book, The Book of Form and Emptiness.
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