Author: Ben Mikolaj

In my sangha—Nalandabodhi—we offer a series of progressive courses on the study of Buddhism. The very first class in the very first course is called “The Buddha Was Not a Buddhist.” This makes me happy. This makes me happy because I don’t want to be a Buddhist either. At one time I certainly did, but…

“Buddhism is a personal journey into the depths of one’s heart and mind—an exploration of who we are and what we are. The Teachings of the Buddha show us how to rediscover that essence and come to a full realization of that reality.” —Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Wild Awakening   Buddha Dharma Motivated by great love…