Sakyamuni Buddha Mantra
Om Muni Muni Mahãmuni Sakyamuni Svãhã Sakyamuni, or Shakyamuni, is referred to the historical Buddha. Muni means sage in ancient Indian. Sakya (Pali: Sakka)...
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Five Daily Recollections
These are the five daily recollections that you should remember. Whether you write them on a post-it note and...
Seven Aspects of the Vajra Posture
1. If it is not painful, the Vajra posture, with the legs crossed and the feet resting upturned on...
Experiences and benefits of going to Temple
It was only this year that I have started to go to a Buddhist Temple. Depending on where you...
Anapanasati Sutta: Mindfulness of Breathing
I have heard that on one occasion the Blessed One was staying at Savatthi in the Eastern Monastery, the palace of Migara’s...
A Short Teaching on Mindfulness of Breathing
By Thich Nhat Hanh Please, when you breathe in, do not make an effort of breathing in. You just...
Meditation 101
Meditation is one of the most important aspects of Buddhism, if not the most important. Buddha always emphasized the...
Eight Sufferings
The Buddha said there are eight sufferings in life, they are: 1. Suffering of birth 2. Suffering of old...
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...