Buddhism

Gratitude to My Wisdom Lamas It is said that the ability to meet with great spiritual beings is based on…

I had a wonderful experience today. I attended the weekly family service the Buddhist Church of Oakland. The people were…

Some folks say Buddhism is a religion. And it has many of the trappings of religion: large hierarchical institutions, canonical…

‘Gathering Circle’ —A Buddhist Practice The most common group activity participated in by practitioners of Vajrayana Buddhism is a  gathering…

Garden Variety Depression and Anxiety can be helped by Mindfulness-Awareness Practice The Buddha, in the second of his famous Four…

How I Ended my Chronic Anxiety and Depression with Buddhist Practice Part I In my early thirties, after having spent…

Pema Osel Ling Retreat Center Imagine yourself in a stunning temple below towering redwoods. You are surrounded by men and…