Stephen Batchelor (b. April 7, 1953) is a contemporary Buddhist teacher and writer, best known for his secular approach to Buddhism. He considers Buddhism to be a constantly evolving culture of awakening rather than a religious system based on immutable dogmas and beliefs. Buddhism has survived for the past 2,500 years because of its capacity … Read more
I firmly believe that negativity doesn’t work. Pema Chödrön’s tonglen meditation has strengthened this conviction by teaching me how to use the power of visualization to breathe in suffering and breathe out joy. Whenever I practice this technique, I’m able to release negative emotions, overcome fears, and embrace the uncertainty of what might happen next. … Read more
Jeff Wilson is a professor of religious studies and East Asian studies at Renison University College, part of the University of Waterloo. Wilson has authored several books and numerous articles exploring the intersection of Buddhism and North American culture. He teaches courses on Buddhism, religion in North America, East Asian religion, and religious studies methodology. … Read more
Bhante Henepola Gunaratana (b. December 7, 1927) is an internationally recognized author and Buddhist meditation teacher. He arrived in the United States in 1968 and later founded the Bhavana Society in West Virginia, a community of monastics and laypeople dedicated to the practice of Theravada Buddhism. Affectionately known as “Bhante G” by his students, he … Read more