Eastern Philosophy and Spirituality Reimagining the Relationship Between Karma and Not-Self in Buddhist Practice September 22, 2026 rifanmuazin In the complex landscape of Buddhist philosophy, few topics generate as much debate and confusion as the interplay between the doctrine of karma and the teaching of "not-self" (anatta). For…
Eastern Philosophy and Spirituality The Paradox of Stillness: Cuong Lu on the Transformative Power of Doing Nothing September 21, 2026 rifanmuazin In the frantic pace of modern life, the impulse to improve, optimize, and strive is often heralded as the ultimate path to success. Whether applied to our professional ambitions, our…
Eastern Philosophy and Spirituality Embracing the Inevitable: Samuel Bercholz on Transforming Obstacles into a Path of Wakefulness September 21, 2026 rifanmuazin In the latest issue of Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, author and teacher Samuel Bercholz offers a poignant reflection on the nature of adversity and the human tendency to resist the…
Eastern Philosophy and Spirituality The Burning of a Sanctuary: Reflections on the Loss and Legacy of Tassajara Zen Mountain Center September 21, 2026 rifanmuazin At twenty-eight years old, I first rattled over a stone-pocked, fourteen-mile dirt road into the Ventana Wilderness of California, arriving at the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. At the time, it…
Eastern Philosophy and Spirituality Bridging Tradition and Modernity: Sunisa Manning and the Rise of Heart Sangha September 20, 2026 rifanmuazin In the evolving landscape of Western Buddhism, few voices resonate as clearly as that of Sunisa Manning. A Thai American writer and teacher, Manning represents a new generation of practitioners…
Eastern Philosophy and Spirituality The Art of the Failed Interview: Reflections on Dharma and Connection September 20, 2026 rifanmuazin In the long arc of a journalistic career, success is often measured by the clarity of the transcript, the precision of the quotes, and the seamless extraction of information from…
Eastern Philosophy and Spirituality Finding Stillness in the City: A Guide to the Buddhist Landscape of Zagreb September 20, 2026 rifanmuazin Zagreb, the capital of Croatia since the 16th century, is a city defined by its storied Austro-Hungarian architecture, its vibrant cafe culture, and its deeply rooted Catholic heritage. Yet, for…
Eastern Philosophy and Spirituality Understanding the Fourth Skandha: How Mental Fabrications Shape Our Reality September 19, 2026 rifanmuazin In the study of Buddhist psychology, the five skandhas—often translated as the "five aggregates"—serve as a fundamental map of human experience. These aggregates explain the components that constitute what we…