Launch of Bodhi Leaves: The Asian American Buddhist Monthly

Snowbird · May 2, 2024, 1:07am

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Welcome to Bodhi Leaves: The Asian American Buddhist Monthly

BY MIHIRI TILLAKARATNE AND NOEL ALUMIT

Editors Noel Alumit and Mihiri Tillakaratne on why Bodhi Leaves centers Asian American experiences and how it’s part of a larger movement creating a more inclusive American Buddhism.

Mindfulness with Every Step

BY REV. WONGONG

Rev. WonGong explains how a rushing mind can trip us up — literally.

The Pure Land of Parkour

BY AN TRAN

Take the leap, says An Tran. Discover that the cityscape is a place of bliss and wonder.

How I Share the Dharma with My Kids

BY CATHRYN DHANATYA

Cathryn Dhanatya discovers the power of ritual to help her family create meaning and community, and to connect to their Thai heritage.

The Karma of Taylor Swift

BY SARWANG PARIKH

What’s the Buddhist perspective of a certain hit pop song? Sarwang Parikh on why karma isn’t a god or boyfriend.

Lotus Seats for the Dead

BY REVEREND MICHAEL TRAN

Reverend Michael Tran on a Buddhist practice that can help us find closure when we lose a loved one.

sujato · May 2, 2024, 5:46am

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