Forgiving the past
Question: The biggest thing I have been struggling with during my journey is forgiveness. I’ve had a horrible relationship with...
Tag: buddhism
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...
Recommended Book List – 2017
Books for Beginners Books for Advanced Practitioners Sutra Books & Commentaries
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...
How can someone remain consistently compassionate? Even towards the tyrants/dictators who cause immense suffering on a large scale?
Question: “How can someone remain consistently compassionate? Even towards the tyrants/dictators who cause immense suffering on a large scale?” Because...