Reincarnation
Reincarnation, or Rebirth, is one of the central parts and beliefs in Buddhism, but it’s also one of the...
Author: Quant Trí
Om Mani Padme Hum – UPDATE
I’d like to add to the explanation of the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra. It’s one of the most...
Untitled
“If you want to know your past life, look at your present condition. If you want to know your...
I don’t mean to be condescending, but isn’t “aspiring” to be a bodhisattva contradictory? Wouldn’t that mean that you are desiring/craving enlightenment?
“Question: I don’t mean to be condescending, but isn’t “aspiring” to be a bodhisattva contradictory? Wouldn’t that mean that you...
Finding your path
“Question: As of late, I have felt myself being more and more drawn to Buddhism. I don’t know if it’s...
Samatha and Vipassana
If we had to break down meditation into parts, it would break into two: Samatha and Vipassana. I’ve wrote...
My altar and daily practice
Question: Could you post a picture of your altar or your “area” please? And what’s your typical practice like?...
Disciplining the Mind
There are many topics and ways to discipline the mind. In Buddhism, the general understanding and meaning when you...
The Eight Antidotes
These are the Eight Antidotes (Pratipakṣa) to the Five Faults of meditation.
The Five Faults
In Tibetan Buddhism, the Five Faults (ādīnava) are factors in Samatha (calmness and stillness of the mind) meditation. The...