Dana in Buddhism: Giving, Merit, and the Promise of Wealth
Does Buddhist giving lead to wealth? Understand dana, traditional teachings on merit, and ways to give responsibly when money is already tight.
Practice & Guides
Practical guides for meditation, daily practice and applying Buddhist teachings in life
The Six Paramitas as a Practice of Wisdom and Compassion
Learn the six Mahayana perfections, what each involves, and how generosity, ethics, patience, diligence, concentration, and wisdom guide real decisions.
How to Practice Nianfo and Understand the Buddha’s Name
An introduction to Amitabha name recitation: faith, aspiration, practice, wandering attention, ten recitations, and differences from Japanese nembutsu.
The Zen of Busy-ness: Turning Your Commute into a Dojo
Think you're too busy to practice Buddhism? Learn how your inbox, traffic jams, and family moments can become your most powerful meditation tools.
Buddhist Breath Counting: Why Counting to Ten Is Harder Than You Think
Buddhist breath counting trains attention, builds concentration, and lays the foundation for genuine insight. Here is how to start.