Spring Issue 2007

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Features

The Natural State of Happiness
Happiness may be natural, but it can feel very elusive. Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche presents the five noble qualities that enable us to experience this ever-present happiness.

No Choice But Radical Acceptance
“When you understand that this present moment is all there is, you have no choice but to come to a radical acceptance, which is none other than true peace and composure.” Two teishos by Eido Shimano Roshi.

Pain Not Suffering
As long as we have bodies, we will have physical pain. And although we can’t escape plain, we can change the way we experience it. Bhikkhu Bodhi, Darlene Cohen, Shinzen Young, and Reginald Ray offer techniques to lessen pain’s mental suffering, discover its true nature, and learn its valuable lessons.

Full-Stop Mind
Bhante Bodhidhamma presents the late Mahasi Sayadaw’s simple and direct method for slowing down and ultimately halting conceptual thinking.

How Does Karma Really Work?
Norman Fischer, Robin Kornman, and Ajahn Amaro get to the bottom of this challenging question that baffles so many Westerners. Also, teachings on karma by Thanissaro Bhikkhu, Robert Aitken, and Thinley Norbu.

The Path of Foolish Beings
Who are the foolish beings? According to the Shin tradition of Pure Land Buddhism, we all are. Mark Unno explains that by acknowledging our fundamental foolishness, we can realize the oneness of all beings and the limitless flow of compassion.

Departments

Commentary - each issue features an editorial written by one of the main teachers in Western Buddhism. Ajahn Punnadhammo: The Right View of Rebirth.

Letters - Email letters to the Editor.

First Thoughts - a collection of short essays to open the journal, by notable teachers and writers: Emptiness First, Then Compassion; The Narrow Path; What’s at the Center of Your Mandala?; Strange Bedfellows; Nothing Left to Hold; Pondering Potatoes; High-Power Brain!

Ask the Teachers - Question: Do you believe a person can practice Buddhist ways and still maintain a job in the military? The answers. Email your practice questions.

Reviews - Back on the Fire, by Gary Snyder. Reviewed by Ben Howard. Buddhist Goddesses of India, by Miranda Shaw. Reviewed by Judith Simmer-Brown. Zen Bow, Zen Arrow: The Life and Teachings of Awa Kenzo, by John Stevens. Reviewed by Christopher Triplett.

Dharma Classic - Delia Garigan on The Way It Is, by Ajahn Sumedho

Book Briefs - Benjamin Bogin reviews 9 of the latest books on Buddhism

Dharma Dictionary - Ron Garry defines “lokhel.”

Network Listings - A directory of meditation and yoga centers throughout North America.

MahaSangha News - the latest news from Buddhist communities across North America, and the world. Email in your community news. In this issue: Barry Boyce profiles Inquiring Mind.

Centers and Programs - A section highlighting upcoming programs being offered at various centers.

Journeys - Jennifer Lauck: Hello, Lama?

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