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The next book from Tuwhiri: Mindful Solidarity
Tuwhiri, a publishing imprint which provides educational resources for secular dharma practitioners, announces their next book, Mindful Solidarity
Self-Sayings of a (Sometimes) Secular Monk: Part III – Dharma Principles for Approaching the Dharma
In the last of a series of three articles, Bhikkhu Santi offers a set of ‘self-sayings’ or principles for approaching Buddhist texts, teachings, and practices in contemporary contexts of study and practice.
Collective Trauma, Revenge, and Cycles of Violence: A Buddhist Approach to the Israeli-Palestinian Situation
Karsten Struhl addresses the intersection of the collective traumas of two peoples and considers how a Buddhist perspective can help us better understand the cycles of violence and how we might respond to them.
Self-Sayings of a (Sometimes) Secular Monk: Part II – Dharma-Specific General Principles
In the second of a series of three articles, Bhikkhu Santi offers a set of ‘self-sayings’ or principles for understanding Buddhist texts, teachings, and practices.
Mindful ethics, capitalism and sustainability: invest in life, not death
John Danvers argues that the current neoliberal capitalist system is unsustainable and calls for a reformed capitalism more focused on caring for each other and the earth.
Self-Sayings of a (Sometimes) Secular Monk: Part 1 – General Dharma Principles
In the first of a series of articles, Bhikkhu Santi offers a set of ‘self-sayings’ or principles for approaching the dharma in the sense of ‘all phenomena’ or ‘nature’.
Skilled communication versus right speech
Berislav Nižić argues that, in a modern version of the eightfold path, skilled communication is a more appropriate term and concept than ‘right speech’.
ELSA Recovery: Recovery from addiction within a secular dharma framework
Cathryn Jacob announces the creation of ELSA Recovery, a community in which Stephen Batchelor's secular dharma teachings are blended with practical applications aimed at recovery from addiction.
Degrowth and radically engaged Buddhism
Mario Sassi discusses the affinities between a radically engaged Buddhism and degrowth, an alternative economic and political philosophy.
Interconnectedness and not-self
Tom Cummings argues that an awareness of our interconnectedness, a core aspect of not-self, is crucial for overcoming the divisions and conflicts that plague us today.
One Mindful Breath looks great … so where’s the catch?
Ramsey Margolis reflects on the challenge of engaging in the secular dharma as an autonomous practitioner, fully responsible for our actions
A conversation between Stephen Batchelor and Bhikkhu Santi
On 21 April 2024, Stephen Batchelor and Bhikkhu Santi discussed Stephen's forthcoming book, Buddha, Socrates and Us, the meanings of monasticism, and the import of ancient wisdom for our contemporary moment.
Secular reflections on the five precepts
At SBN’s monthly discussion group meeting last week, several members of the Secular Buddhism Meets Western Psychology subgroup offered their perspectives on Buddhism’s five precepts, including their relevance to our daily practice.
Secular Buddhist honored with an ‘Outstanding Women in Buddhism’ award
Saskia Graf, a meditation teacher and project manager for Buddha Stiftung, a secular Buddhist organization in Germany, was honored with an Outstanding Women in Buddhism Award.
How to meditate without emotions
Bernat Font will offer a new way of approaching the concepts of vedana and emotion in an online course for Bodhi College, 7 May to 18 June.
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