Buddha taught five “Boundless Mind States” of loving-kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity. He likely put loving-kindness first because it is an open hearted goodwill toward all beings. By placing compassion…
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In a short Sutta in the Udana collection, Buddha gives advice to his attendant Meghiya on the five supports for the development of spiritual maturity. In the Sutta Meghiya is…
Right Speech ( Kind, gentle, not harsh, not divisive, truthful, not idle) Right Tweet Right Blog Right email Right facebook Right voice mail Right texting Right facial gestures Right Mudra…
Our intentions plant the seeds for both happiness and suffering. Buddhist teachings offer four sublime seeds for the cultivation of true happiness. They are called the Divine Abodes; loving-kindness; compassion;…
Mindfulness is not limited to meditation. Eating is a source of nourishment, enjoyment, socialization as well as an opportunity to be mindfully present. Below are some questions regarding eating and…
The teaching of dependent origination (DO) is one of the heartwood teachings of the Buddha. In describing the 12 steps of this cycle he outlined how it is that we…
The Buddha’s Words on Kindness (Metta Sutta) This is what should be done By one who is skilled in goodness, And who knows the path of peace: Let them be…
Once upon a time there lived a stonecutter, who went every day to a great rock in the side of a big mountain and cut out slabs for houses. He…
Why am I talking about this? Taking teachings into our lives. Not just sitting meditation or getting Samadhi! Concentration is door to Awareness and Awakening IN THIS VERY LIFE The…
When the Buddha took up the task of promoting the welfare and happiness of all beings he did so by teaching both householders and monastics how to live in accordance…
