Daily Mindfulness I often stress mindfulness and meditation, whether when I’m blogging or talking to people. But truly, they’re both very...
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...
The Buddhadarma “In one Sutra, Buddha Shakyamuni asks his disciples, ‘Suppose there existed a vast and deep ocean the size of...
Vipassana Meditation Vipassana meditation is insight meditation. A meditation of complete awareness and mindfulness of every movement of the body and...
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...
Eight Great Awakenings Sutra Buddhist Disciples! At all times, day and night, sincerely recite and bear in mind these eight truths that cause...