The Face I Choose To Wear The Most Often
The face I choose to wear the most often is not a face. It is an intricate network of crossed out lines. … Read More “The Face I Choose To Wear The Most Often”
Author: Teahouse
Founded in 1995 in Vancouver and based in Hong Kong since 2006, BDG is a multimedia platform providing English-language content on Buddhist teachings, arts, and culture. We accomplish this through features, commentary, and news on the BDG website, as well as publications and other channels.
A Time Before Teachers
No one was there to show them how to tie a knot orsew a pelt. They just learned how to do it. … Read More “A Time Before Teachers”
More Human
In the aftermath of the recent mass shootings in El Paso, Texas on 3 August and in Dayton, Ohio on … Read More “More Human”
Puerta Del Diablo
I once heard a cop from Flint say it’s been a long time since a dead body botheredher. It bothers me … Read More “Puerta Del Diablo”
400 Million Miles From the Sun
Beauty is located insidea gravitational tango,one where we become a celibate partner with Jupiter;where we are grateful just to drink from muddy waters,clean … Read More “400 Million Miles From the Sun”
Is Buddhism the Problem?
I have recently been recommending Sam Harris’ meditation app. Waking Up to some of my atheist friends who would not … Read More “Is Buddhism the Problem?”
Cogito Ergo Sum
It never occurred to me beforethat time is shaped like a seashell,or at least the mobile home of a snailmoving … Read More “Cogito Ergo Sum”
A Minor Prayer for Galactic Peace
May all beings everywhere, in this galaxy and beyond,find peace within ourselves, with others, and with Mother Earth.May we rediscover … Read More “A Minor Prayer for Galactic Peace”
Buddha Taught
Everything is in flux:our body heat, the flowof blood circulating throughthe arteries, even the thoughts in our heads, and the soundsbouncing … Read More “Buddha Taught”
Dionysius Moon
He was the twilight, Dionysius Moon.From the spectacle of his bronze darkness, he granted hell into my immortal home.I was basic, … Read More “Dionysius Moon”