Where and how to begin Buddhism
Question: “hello 🙂 i’ve been interested in Buddhism for a long time, ever since i began to meditate as...
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The Ego and Self
The ego is a powerful thing. It’s what makes us people. It’s the little voice in our heads that...
Siddharta Gautama and Yasodhara
Yasodharā was wedded to her cousin, the Shakya prince Siddhartha, in his 16th year when she was also 16 years...
Why we chant Sutras and Mantras
Way-back-when during Buddha’s time, all of his teachings were passed down and spread orally. There was no written documents...
Showing Compassion
Compassion. A central part of Buddhism. How and what ways can we give and show compassion? On the superficial,...
Monkhood vs. Lay Life
For many years I had this vague vision of what my future would look like: high education, successful career,...
Lately I’ve been practicing to learn to love myself and others around me. But it’s so easy to hate. Could you give me any advice on the subject
“Question: Lately I’ve been practicing to learn to love myself and others around me. But it’s so easy to hate....
Happy Vesak!
Today my Temple celebrated Vesak (Phật Đản); the birth, Enlightenment, and death of Sakyamuni Buddha. Though the ceremony was...
Dealing with Difficult People
In the mundane world, we deal with difficult people almost of a daily basis. Whether they’re classmates, co-workers, bosses, neighbors,...
Quang Trí
Quang Trí, meaning “Clear Mind” is the name I received during my taking of the Three Refuges and Five...