How to Step Into the Present Moment; Tara Brach on Discovering Our Innate Goodness; The Living Art of Thangka Painting in Nepal

 

06.24.2025

How to Step Into the Present Moment Gullu Singh shares how walking meditation serves as a powerful complement to sitting meditation.   Tara Brach on Discovering Our Innate Goodness Tara Brach shares how awareness practices, prayer, and mindful reflection reveal a timeless, formless presence within each of us — a “loving awareness” that shines beyond our personality and conditioning.   The Living Art of Thangka Painting in Nepal From sacred geometry to spiritual intention, this traditional art form continues to serve as a vital tool for Buddhist practice and preservation. Buddhadharma deputy editor Mariana Restrepo explores the living tradition of Tibetan Buddhist thangka painting in Nepal by way of conversation with Raju Yonjon of Enlightenment Thangka. ADVERTISEMENT Find Freedom from Bias Anu Gupta explains how faith, wisdom, and compassion can help us heal from internalized discrimination. Buddhism’s “Five Remembrances” Are Wake-Up Calls for Us All Perfectly clear, compassionate, and concise, the “Five Remembrances” are Buddhism at its very best. Koun Franz explains. Buddhism A-Z: Consciousness In Buddhism there are many consciousnesses, and more than one consciousness may be active in your body at the same time. For Subscribers: “Deep Dive into Enlightenment” Ebook What is enlightenment? According to Buddhist teacher Joan Sutherland, it’s everything! When we view enlightenment as simply seeing things for what they really are, we understand that, indeed, everything is enlightenment. The following guide contains insights from Pema Chödrön, Norman Fischer, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel and others, all aimed at helping you along your journey toward seeing things as they really are.