About 25 years ago I had the good fortune to drive one of the world's preeminent Buddhist teachers, Lama Ole Nydahl, from Kennedy Airport to the Diamond Way Buddhism Center in Manhattan. At one point ...

What prompted the idea for the course? I adopted this course from a colleague when I took on my assistant professor position here at University of Illinois, Chicago. Over the years, the class content ...

I would bet anything that if anyone’s hair was on fire, he or she would be in a state of frenzy trying desperately to put the fire out by whatever means possible! So why did the Buddha pose this ...

There’s a certain serenity and calmness when it comes to Buddhism. Devoting yourself to following the principles of Buddha can change your life in various ways. It can teach you to be sincere, kind ...

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. I adopted this course from a colleague when I took on my assistant professor ...

In The Life of Buddha and Its Lessons by Henry Steel Olcott, the author delves into the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha. Through a mix of biographical information and ...