Written by David Nichtern

The practice of cultivating loving-kindness (maitri in Sanskrit and metta in Pali) is a Buddhist approach toward opening one’s heart to others. It is very ancient,...

Written by David Nichtern

When I met my teacher, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, in 1971, I felt an overwhelming sense of connection. At the time I was attending the Berklee College of Music in Boston,...

by David Nichtern

I don’t know about you, but I’m the kind of person who likes to go right to the source. So when it comes to studying Buddhism, I want to get right to it- let’s...

People often perceive the goal of Buddhism as becoming thoughtless, detached, and retreating from the world. For many, these imagined requirements can represent an impossible sacrifice. For father...

Lately, I’ve been having an ongoing discussion with students regarding the Buddhist idea of karma. It’s a complex and multi-faceted subject.

I’ve found that using the analogy of a...

How Buddhist Teacher David Nichtern and Illustrator Andrew Archer Created a Contemporary Portrayal of the Classic Buddhist Painting

Often painted on the exterior of Buddhist temples, the Wheel of...

In her new podcast “Good Friend,” the iconic actress Jamie Lee Curtis hosts unscripted conversations exploring the truth behind friendship and relationships. On the latest episode, she...

In this interview, Eve Lewis shares her personal experience with meditation, from initially dismissing it to establishing a regular practice and eventually earning her meditation teacher...

A conversation with David Nichtern about the possibilities of mindfulness practice.

When we begin our journeys as young people in the world, with no answers and a mind open to anything, what we...