Controlling our anger Question: “Hi and thank you for your time. Lately I’ve been having issues with my temper. I get angry and...
Forgiving the past Question: The biggest thing I have been struggling with during my journey is forgiveness. I’ve had a horrible relationship with...
How does buddhism interpret ‘sexual misconduct’ in the Five precepts? Question: How does buddhism interpret ‘sexual misconduct’ in the Five precepts? (Too varied interpretations in many books) Also, I’ve read...
Understanding the Shurangama Sutra Question: How do we prepare ourselves to be able to read the Surangama Sutra and mantra (understanding that it’s the...
How does buddhism explain consciousness and free will? Question: “How does buddhism explain consciousness and free will?” I could probably write a couple of books on consciousness. Buddhist...
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How do I tell my family that I am now practicing Buddhism? Question: “I have recently decided to become Buddhist however my family keep telling me to go to church.I haven’t told...
Is anything independent of karma? Question: “Is anything independent of karma?” Not even karma is independent of karma! If you can point to something with...
What would be a buddhist’s solution to the famous trolley problem? Question: “What would be a buddhist’s solution to the famous trolley problem? Ps. Thank you for maintaining this blog. It...
A part of Buddhism is being free of suffering. What do you say to people when they say “but isn’t suffering a part of life?” Question: “A part of Buddhism is being free of suffering. What do you say to people when they say “but...