Buddhist chaplain Brett Campbell was honored as the Air National Guard’s recipient of the Distinguished Service Award – a first in the history of the Military Chaplains Association.
“By the end of my last three-day retreat, I felt as though I had been away for two weeks. In some ways, I get more out of short retreats than longer retreats. Something settles deeply and naturally.”
We wish His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, a happy birthday!
Mitra Lee Worley asks, “What do we do that might endanger the dharma? How can the protectors protect me? And what am I needing protection from?” The answers might surprise you.
Canadian sangha member Patti Fraser writes about being with a grieving friend, “To act skillfully is to drop the idea of skillful action as a set of preordained behaviours. I let go of thoughts of how to be useful, or help, or prevent suffering. In their stead, I tried to be just present.”
“This mind now is the dharma we have been looking for. Practicing the dharma means working with present appearances. Working with this mind now.”
Drawing from the teachings of the rich Buddhist tradition and personal experience, these articles are written by members of our community from all over the world, offering contemplations and practices to apply directly on our own path in life and interconnected global society.
How to find freedom, contentment and genuine, lasting wellbeing? How to put wisdom and compassion into action in our daily life, contributing to kind communities in today’s global society?
