It’s Okay to be Doing Okay During the Pandemic

Authors

Sigal Samuel, Vox

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2020

Capture Date

7-10-2020

URL

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2020/5/1/21242047/coronavirus-pandemic-guilt-buddhism

Abstract

This article discusses feelings of guilt experienced by many individuals who are not suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic. The article details Buddhist doctrine, specifically the Sallatha Sutta or “The Arrow” and ideas of suffering and helping others. Mindfulness teacher Rhonda Magee is featured in the article. The article also discusses Mahayana Buddhism, bodhisattvas, and the doctrine of “The Middle Way”.

WMU ScholarWorks Citation

Samuel, Sigal, "It’s Okay to be Doing Okay During the Pandemic" (2020). Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Doctrine. 47.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/religion-pandemic-doctrine/47