The Lost Art of Contemplation

The Lost Art of Contemplation

Meditation

This article was originally published in Tricycle: The Buddhist Review (February 1, 2021). tricycle.org. The Importance of Contemplation In today’s fast-paced world, it can be challenging to slow down and contemplate. However, learning the art of contemplation...
Pure Land Buddhism

Pure Land Buddhism

Death and Dying

In a conversation with the Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche, I had the opportunity to discuss death and dying. In the Tibetan tradition, the teachings on this topic are vast, so I asked Rinpoche what should be emphasized in presenting this material to the West. His...
After Death States: The Bardos in Tibetan Buddhism

After Death States: The Bardos in Tibetan Buddhism

Death and Dying

What are the Bardos? The central orienting view in the Tibetan tradition of “thanatology” (the study of death and dying) is that of the bardos.  This Tibetan word “Bardo” is translated as “gap, interval, intermediate state, transitional process, or in...
Interview with Sharon Salzberg

Interview with Sharon Salzberg

Interviews

Sharon Salzberg discusses where Real Change takes place, and how we can avoid spiritual bypassing. Join the esteemed teacher Sharon Salzberg in a pointed discussion about the place of meditation and spirituality in politics and world affairs. Coming right after the...
Interview with Yusuf al-Hurr

Interview with Yusuf al-Hurr

Interviews

Yusuf al-Hurr transitions from the esoteric to the exoteric, and poignantly discusses the human side of this tradition as well as his own personal practice. Join the scholar-practitioner Yusuf al-Hurr for a discussion about the foundations of Islamic mysticism, and...