The practice of meditation does not ask us to become a Buddhist or a meditator or a spiritual person. It invites us to fulfill the…
A timely discussion about the rapid expansion of mindfulness practice and the importance and value in sharing our own stories for the well-being of others.…
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…
Notice how love, generosity, flexibility, ease, and simplicity are natural to us. These states are important to notice. They give us trust in our…
Then the venerable Ananda approached the Lord, prostrated himself and sat down to one side. Sitting there the venerable Ananda said to the Lord: “Half
“What we’re looking for is where we are.” Dharma speaks to the ways in which we choose to navigate the uncertainty of our time on…
(Read Part One of Finding Refuge) Traditionally, there are three levels of Buddhist refuge, outer, inner and innermost. On the outer level, we take refuge…
by Walt Opie Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India and Burma. He has taught meditation internationally since…
In this Dharma talk Jack speaks about the path of the Bodhisattva.
The Buddha said many times that just as the great oceans have but one taste, so do all the true teachings of the dharma: the…
The Buddha promised his students that a way out of suffering and into a more deeply fulfilling life is not a myth, but a reality…
