The old cliche is true: your greatest enemy is yourself and to master yourself is to master the world
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The Ryukyu Connection: The Okinawan Inheritance of Catarina Gushiken
Brazilian artist Catarina Gushiken explores her bond with the proud island of Okinawa
Martial Arts and Kinetic Meditation: Combat for the Dharma
Martial arts is a kinetic form of meditation that refines the human being and the Buddhist devotee
The White Crane above Lion’s Rock: Esoteric Buddhism in Suzhou?
Spending several days in beautiful Suzhou will lead you to surprising encounters with subtle connections between Chan and esoteric Buddhism
Love, Hope, and Community: Buddhism in Malawi
Watch this space as BDG heads to Malawi, Africa, to shoot a documentary about the Dharma’s presence in the country
Two Bells: How Boxing led Me to the Buddha-dharma
When the spirit of Zen enters the boxer’s ring, and how the thrill of the fight led to the stillness of overcoming ego and suffering
Is It Bloody Worth It?
I saw blood in the kitchen. My grandmother (奶奶) had cut her finger while julienning vegetables. As a child, I couldn’t believe how it was possible. I had seen my grandfather (爷爷/爺爺) finely dice vegetables with alacrity as he prepared stir-fried dishes for his hungry grandson. Never once did I see him cut himself.
Getting a Kick Out of Life
I’ve never been fond of horses. They’re beautiful animals, but riding on them is an uncomfortable experience. They can also be dangerous. My karate teacher was knocked unconscious when he was violently kicked by his horse. When he eventually regained consciousness, that experience led him to reflect on the precarious nature of life. It’s what […]