Written by René Fay

We casually toss around the words “freedom” and “liberation” all the time — especially in a world where rights are constantly under threat, and we can live stream global atroc...

Written by Jen Liu

For many people, everyday life has been irrevocably shaped by speed and convenience. The popular use of artificial intelligence and the term itself indicate a societal interest...

Written by Noel Coakley

A very common question that arises when people come into contact with meditation practices is whether or not they need to identify as a Buddhist. The short answer is no.

A...

Written by Rebecca D'Onofrio

A common misconception is that once someone completes a training and becomes a meditation teacher, they cross some sort of threshold from student to expert. But that ...

Written by David Nichtern

Every once in a while, life seems to line up in ways that defy logic. You think of an old friend and they call. You stumble across something that answers a question you d...

 Written by René Fay

One common thread in almost all my interactions with students and colleagues alike is the heaviness of this moment in time. More than ever, my sessions are addressing a kind ...

 Written by Noel Coakley

Let’s get something out of the way early: the idea of “no-self” is not some bleak nihilist horror show. It’s also not just a weird philosophy you need to pretend to unders...

Written by Rebecca D'Onofrio

Real growth starts when we are ready to let go of what doesn’t support our health, happiness, and well being. In Buddhism, we refer to this as “renunciation.” A lot o...

Written by Jen Liu

In meditation practice, we come to learn a lot about the behavior of our discursive minds. We notice as thoughts pop up seemingly uncontrollably, wrestle our attention away from...