Buddhism for Beginners

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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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A Milarepa Opera Offers an Ode to Stillness

Mila, Great Sorcerer composer Andrea Clearfield discusses the research and field recordings of Tibetan folk and ritual music that influenced the new opera.

By Matthew Abrahams

Feb 15, 2019

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The Buddhist Review

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History & Philosophy

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

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Meditation & Practice

Finding Meaning in Mortality

Accepting death is the key to a meaningful life. But doing so isn’t easy. Marvin Harada shares inspiring examples from the Shin tradition of people and practices that will help us face mortality.

Reverend Marvin Harada

Feb 2019

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