Stressed by COVID, Online Seekers Find Buddhism

When the pandemic hit the U.S. in March, Heather Hopkins suddenly had fewer things to do and nowhere to go. Dealing with feelings of stress and uncertainty, she began to reflect on her life.

“It gave me the time and space to think about what’s important in my life, what do I want out of life, what do I want my routine to be like, how do I want to spend my time,” said Hopkins, 37, who lives in San Diego.

While Hopkins had nurtured a passing interest in Buddhism since college, and once went to see the Dalai Lama speak, she had never developed a regular practice. Read Full Article »