Eight Sufferings
The Buddha said there are eight sufferings in life, they are: 1. Suffering of birth 2. Suffering of old...
Tag: buddhism
Eight Awarenesses of Enlightenment
The Eight Awarenesses of Enlightenment, or Aspects of Enlightenment are the characteristics that distinguish a Buddhist. Coming from the...
The Seven Factors of Enlightenment
Sapta Bodhyang in Sanskrit, Satta Bojjhaṅgā or Satta Sambojjhaṅgā in Pali are: 1. Mindfulness 2. Investigation 3. Energy 4. Happiness 5. Tranquility...
The Three Poisons
The Three Poisons, or the Three Unwholesome Roots, are the main causes of suffering and the reasons that keep...
The Six Paramitas
The Six Paramitas (Perfections) 1. Generosity: Giving: of property, of Dharma, of refuge, of active love. 2. Moral Ethics (Morality): 1) Protection...
Four Foundations of Mindfulness
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness (Cattãro Satipattãnã) 1. Mindfulness of the body (Pali: Kãya-sati, Sanskrit: Kãya-Smrti). 2. Mindfulness of...
Om Vajrasattva Hum
Om Vajrasattva Hum is the short version of the 100 Syllable Mantra (below). The Vajrasattva mantra is a purification...
Mindfulness 101
Mindfulness is an extremely important aspect in Buddhism. To be mindful is to be aware of your own mind...
What does it mean to be Buddhist?
First I’d like to say, Happy Buddha’s Enlightenment Day! Onward to the actual post. I’ve been reading some people’s...
Buddhism and Animals
Animals in Buddhism are important because it helps illuminate a Buddhists relation to nature, kindness, humanistic ideas, and to...