There is sutta called Piyajatika Sutta (From One Who is Dear Sutta ) that created quite a commotion). The sutta describes a householder whose son had died and was unable…
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Buddha described Eight Factors on a path to liberation from greed , hatred, and ignorance. They were meant to encompass every aspect of our lives. Right Livelihood is the third…
We bring peace to the world one person, one moment and one word and action at a time. We do this with our smile, our generosity, our kindness, compassion, and…
There are 10 paramis/paramitas (perfections of the mind) in the Theravada tradition. They are adornments of the mind; qualities that we develop as our spiritual practice ripens. They have as…
In a discourse given by the Buddha, he outlined five subjects that should be contemplated often. They are: • I am subject to aging; I have not gone beyond aging….
Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in. Leonard Cohen The Five lay precepts are…
Equanimity occurs in a number of lists in the Buddhist teachings. And where it occurs it is almost always the last item on the list. I like to pay special…
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…
Direct Experience. The teachings of Buddha have as one of its fundamental tenets that these teachings should not be believed because of a teacher or because others follow the teachings…
