In this world, a lot of harm is caused by righteousness, including those of religious views. Unitarian Universalist congregations are a very special community. You …
Empowerment of Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist Nuns
By Mrs. Nyamgyal Taklha What was life for a nun in Tibet before 1959? I interviewed a few elderly nuns from Tibet. Life of nuns …
Bathing in Generosity
Every time I visit our home monastery in India, I am stunned by the level of generosity that is infused in the very way of …
A Cry From The Heart
Guest author Margie Joy Walden Hurricane Irma is gone and perhaps Hurricane Maria will be knocking on our door real soon. I need to share …
21st Century Practitioner
During the recent Drikung Monlam in Arizona, HH Drikung Chetsang Rinpoche Kyabgon outlined his advice for contemporary practitioners and new directions for how we introduce …
Safe Harbor
Portland, Maine is a harbor setting. From my window, I look out on the boats coming in, guided by the many lighthouses. I have been …
Exploring Death Without Fear
I want to step through the door full of curiosity, wondering: what is it going to be like, that cottage of darkness? –Mary Oliver I …
Friends in the Early Buddhist Traditions
One of the joys of the Western Monastic Gathering is getting to know fellow monastics in the varied traditions. As buddhism spread over the centuries the …
Training Your Mind Is A Lot Like Training a Dog
Learning to Meditate is like Training Your Dog. Meditation simply means becoming familiar with your mind. Traditional descriptions often compare our minds to a wild …