What are the four noble truths? Buddhism’s famed four truths are called noble because they liberate us from suffering. They are the Buddh...

Below you will find an essay- a podcast-and a video all exploring this beautiful path. The eight parts of the path to liberation are grou...

WILL I EVER WAKE UP? by Susan Moon I’ve been on the Zen path for a good 40 years now, and I still haven’t had a Great Awakening during za...

Below is a wonderful article by Tara Brach, its a bit long but it covers all the basics in a clear and comprehensive way. Tara is one of ...

....because sometimes you just need someone to sit with you!

“We took A.A.’s Twelve Steps to the largest Buddhist monastery in this province, and the head priest said, “Why, these Steps are fine! Fo...

Choosing a spiritual community can be a daunting task. Here's a few groups that are warm and welcoming and grounded in the lineage & teac...

Like most of us here, I have been on many retreats, listened to endless dharma talks, and read countless books, but sometimes it's the ti...

Two lovely Sutras to Meditate with What is a Sutra? by Daigaku Rummé, Sutra is a Sanskrit word that originally meant string or thread, al...

In a world where the news and information we receive is so full of confusion, greed, and fear, I know I can always come home to the Dharm...

All you have to do is search Google for Buddhist books, and you can quickly become overwhelmed by the voluminous and myriad selections. H...

"If we bring our sincere attention to it, any activity can cultivate awakening to our true nature, our basic goodness. That’s why gathas,...

Those who take these precepts/trainings are asked to live ethically, with clear and wise intention and a commitment to not harming oursel...