Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly - Summer 2015

In this issue

Features:

Wake Up from the Dream of a Lifetime
Andrew Holecek on the Vajrayana techniques of dream yoga

Don’t Strip It All Away
Zen nun Gesshin Greenwood reflects on the value of tradition in contemporary Zen

Form vs Essence
Five Buddhist teachers explore the tension many of us feel between ritual and the essence of the dharma
Thanissara: A Fine Line
John Daido Loori: The Dharma Must Be Danced
Shinshu Roberts: Just Bow Anyway
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche: Don’t Be Naive
Tulku Thondup Rinpoche: Stepping-stones to Wisdom

Look Beyond the Lens
Kodo Sawaki Roshi’s commentary on the classic poem The Song of Awakening. Plus: Shohaku Okumura recounts Sawaki’s uncompromising approach to the dharma

Forum | Koans: How We Work with Them and How They Work on Us
Joan Sutherland, Judy Roitman, and Bodhin Kjolhede examine the practice of koan introspection. Introduction by Ross Bolleter

The Spirit of Practice
Ajahn Munindo explores how we can get attached to the technique of meditation and lose touch with its spirit

Ruth’s Uncompromising Way
Nina Wise remembers Ruth Denison, a pioneer of vipassana who passed away in February 2015

Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly Magazine Description:

Buddhadharma offers in-depth teachings that reflect the wealth and range of Buddhist traditions, expert book reviews, and first-rate reporting on stories of special interest to Buddhists. It’s a precious resource for readers who want to deepen their understanding of Buddhist practice and philosophy.Buddhadharma is the in-depth, practice-oriented journal for everyone with a serious interest in Buddhism.It's the one place you'll find in-depth teachings from all the Buddhist traditions, presented in a way that applies directly to your practice. No matter what Buddhist path you follow, Buddhadharma offers you relevant and helpful teachings in every issue.