BuddhaDharma neither argues for nor against, neither condones nor condemns any view point. Rather, it invites us to allow phenomena to arise and pass without grasping or resistance. Acceptance, equanimity, and dispassion (virāga) are among the defining characteristics of the Buddhas’ teaching.

Padmapani (1954-), Padmapani is a Dharma teacher, a disciple of the late Ven. Subhadra Goldwater. He has studied and practiced oriental medicine for the past 40 years and is one of the founding members of the the Path to Wisdom project.