Ideas Women When Women Showed Up Scholar Vanessa R. Sasson tells the story of the first female Buddhist renunciates. By Vanessa R. Sasson May 26, 2023
Ideas History Why Does the Buddha Smile? Scholar David Fiordalis unpacks the meaning behind the Buddha’s wondrous smile. By David Fiordalis May 25, 2023
Ideas Pilgrimage 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. By Caleb Carter May 22, 2023
Ideas Environment The First Plow In Ladakh, traditional plowing rituals connect villagers with their heritage and show how Buddhism exists beyond temples and texts. By Victoria Andrews May 20, 2023
Ideas Science We Are Pure Awareness What complexity theory can teach us about nonduality, consciousness, and connection Dr. Neil Theise in conversation with James Shaheen May 19, 2023
Ideas Illness & Care Mindfulness for Teens Today A spotlight on two programs offering different approaches to mindfulness training amid a soaring mental health crisis By Alex Tzelnic May 17, 2023
Ideas Climate Change An Ecodharma Retreat for Buddhist Teachers A gathering of teachers looks at ways the Buddhist community can respond to the climate crisis. By David Loy May 16, 2023
Ideas Holidays The Asian American Heritage of Buddhism in the United States Articles from our archive to honor Asian Pacific American Heritage Month By Tricycle May 08, 2023
Ideas Technology A Nontoxic Social Media Experience Landed is a new social media app built on slow, audio-based connection and the practice of gratitude. By Tricycle May 05, 2023