When Women Showed Up
Scholar Vanessa R. Sasson tells the story of the first female Buddhist renunciates.
Ideas
Why Does the Buddha Smile?
Scholar David Fiordalis unpacks the meaning behind the Buddha’s wondrous smile.
Reimagining the Path: Buddhist Séances and Oracles on a Japanese Mountain
A pilgrim to Mount Ontake reflects on the value of ritual and why certain practices have been unfairly dismissed.
The First Plow
In Ladakh, traditional plowing rituals connect villagers with their heritage and show how Buddhism exists beyond temples and texts.
We Are Pure Awareness
What complexity theory can teach us about nonduality, consciousness, and connection
Mindfulness for Teens Today
A spotlight on two programs offering different approaches to mindfulness training amid a soaring mental health crisis
An Ecodharma Retreat for Buddhist Teachers
A gathering of teachers looks at ways the Buddhist community can respond to the climate crisis.
The Asian American Heritage of Buddhism in the United States
Articles from our archive to honor Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
A Nontoxic Social Media Experience
Landed is a new social media app built on slow, audio-based connection and the practice of gratitude.
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