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: Karma
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...
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...
I read somewhere that there was a Buddhist hell, also places called “narakas”? Is that a thing? If so can you explain how it works?
Question: I read somewhere that there was a Buddhist hell, also places called “narakas”? Is that a thing? If so...
Does the dharma frown upon all violence or only that violence that is offensive violence. In other words, is defensive violence permitted?
Question: “Hello. I’ve been following your advice for some time and many things resonate with me. I know the...
Desire and Attachment
Question: I’m really confused about the Buddhist view on ambition. I understand the point is to be detached from material...
If Buddhism does not believe in soul, then how does reincarnation happen/work?
Question: If Buddhism does not believe in soul, then how does reincarnation happen/work? I’ve always thought that a soul must...
Self-forgiveness and letting go of past mistakes
Question: “How does one achieve self-forgiveness? How does one let go of the weight of past mistakes?” Your keywords are...
Why do I live a privileged life while others don’t?
Question: “Why do I live a privileged life while others don’t? For example, I come from a well off family,...