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Four Ennobling Truths

The four noble truths are not true for everyone.

By Robert E. Buswell, Jr., Donald S. Lopez Jr.

Aug 21, 2018

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A Short History of Buddhism

An overview of Buddhism’s movement from the time of the Buddha to the present

By Sherab Chodzin Kohn

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Cause and Effect

Reflecting on the law of karma

By Joseph Goldstein

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The Biggest Misconception about Buddhism

Contrary to popular belief, most Buddhists throughout history have not meditated.

By Robert E. Buswell, Jr., Donald S. Lopez Jr.

Nov 02, 2017

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10 Misconceptions about Buddhism

Two Buddhist scholars expand on popular misconceptions about Buddhism.

By Robert E. Buswell, Jr. and Donald S. Lopez Jr.

Summer 2014

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Right Speech Reconsidered

Right Speech, also called Wise Speech or Virtuous Speech, gives rise to peace and happiness in oneself and others.

By Beth Roth

Oct 13, 2017

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Only the Occasional Brothel

The “unconstrained conduct” of Zen is more literary trope than pervasive practice.

By Robert E. Buswell, Jr., Donald S. Lopez Jr.

Oct 05, 2017

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Was Buddha God or Human?

While Buddhism has a place for gods, the Buddha wasn’t exactly one of them.

Robert E. Buswell, Jr. and Donald S. Lopez Jr.

Sep 13, 2017

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Changing Karma

Mindfulness changes karma: when you sit, you are not allowing your impulses to translate into action.

By Jon Kabat-Zinn

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Buddha Buzz Weekly: “Journey Toward Equality”

Bhutan takes steps to decriminalize homosexuality, Australia honors Ajahn Brahm’s service to gender equality, and China’s Panchen Lama makes his first trip abroad. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.

By Karen Jensen and Matthew Abrahams

Jun 15, 2019

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The Buddhist Review

Arts & Culture

What is a Grammy to Laurie Anderson?

The avant-garde artist discusses her award-winning album, Landfall, and how her work and Buddhist practice have merged over time.

By Matthew Abrahams

Summer 2019

Dharma Talks

Video teachings and discussions with contemporary Buddhist teachers

The Buddha’s Communication Toolbox

Explore the Buddha’s ancient guidelines for right speech with tools to translate those teachings into the fast-paced conversations of a digital world. Insight meditation teacher Oren Jay Sofer shares three foundations of mindful communication to bring your deeper values and intentions into every interaction.

Oren Jay Sofer

Jun 2019

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