The Bodhisattva Path
Question: “I hope you don’t mind if I ask you about the Bodhisattva path. I want to understand it....
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The Dalai Lama’s 18 Rules for Living
1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. 2. When you lose, don’t lose...
What is Buddhism?
On occasion Buddhists get asked the question, “What exactly is Buddhism?” There are literally a plethora of ways to...
Question: Is there a reason why you joined Mahayana as opposed to Theravada or Vajrayana schools?
“Is there a reason why you joined Mahayana as opposed to Theravada or Vajrayana schools?” Actually, when I first...
Mala Beads
Mala beads are usually worn on the left wrist or worn on the neck of almost every Buddhist. Mala...
Compassion and Wisdom
There are two qualities the Buddha taught to realize Enlightenment: Prajña (Wisdom) and Karunã (Compassion). In a general sense,...
The Five Precepts
Taking the Precepts and living by them are mandatory for every Buddhist. However, the precepts aren’t rules in the...
The Bodhisattva Vows
The intention is everything with the Bodhisattva vows. We take the vows purely for the sake of others. Only...
Vegetarianism in Buddhism
Many Buddhists are vegetarians. Especially those who follow the Mahayana. Though Buddha wasn’t vegetarian, nor did he ever say...
Being a Bodhisattva
Today I asked one of my friends, “Do you think I could live a monastic life?” After a short...