People often perceive the goal of Buddhism as becoming thoughtless, detached, and retreating from the world. For many, these imagined requirements can represent an impossible sacrifice. For father...

Lately, I’ve been having an ongoing discussion with students regarding the Buddhist idea of karma. It’s a complex and multi-faceted subject.

I’ve found that using the analogy of a...

How Buddhist Teacher David Nichtern and Illustrator Andrew Archer Created a Contemporary Portrayal of the Classic Buddhist Painting

Often painted on the exterior of Buddhist temples, the Wheel of...

In her new podcast “Good Friend,” the iconic actress Jamie Lee Curtis hosts unscripted conversations exploring the truth behind friendship and relationships. On the latest episode, she...

Meditation invites us to let go of our rigid ways of thinking and learn to collaborate with life by surrendering to the present. When our stubbornness gets in the way of our practice, we meet...

A conversation with David Nichtern about the possibilities of mindfulness practice.

When we begin our journeys as young people in the world, with no answers and a mind open to anything, what we...