In these confusing and heated political times, there has been an increase in hate speech and action. In response, we need to rededicate ourselves and…
Buddhist teachings are filled with the principles of respect, tolerance, and compassion. When community members were sick, the Buddha told his followers to care for…
This week, Jack discusses the divine feminine along with the past and present roles of women in the Buddhist tradition. We each carry within us…
In a healthy response to pain and fear, we establish awareness before it becomes anger. We can train ourselves to notice the gap between the…
How can our practice help us develop a healthy and full sense of self? How can we come to true self? There are several aspects…
During the last year of his life, the Buddha imparted many teachings to his followers and future seekers on the path. Guidance for practice, and…
“How amazing. All living beings have the Buddha nature of awakening and freedom, yet they do not realize this. Unknowingly they wander on the ocean…
The karmic patterns that we create through our hearts transcend the limitations of time and space. To awaken the heart of compassion and wisdom in…
“In this world, hatred never ceases by hatred, but by love alone is healed. This is the ancient andeternal law.”—Buddha
The Buddha’s teachings point to a non-contentious heart. “There is gain and loss, slander and honor, praise and blame, pleasure and pain; the awakened ones…
