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How to Protect Your Peace of Mind
The Meaning Of Protecting The Mind (6 Encouraging Ways) We all know that junk food isn’t good for our bodies,...
read moreWhy Is The Eightfold Path Important? (Putting an End to Suffering) Buddhism offers a map, a path of practice. This...
read moreThe Health Benefits of Compassion
Why Compassion Matters More Than Ever (Having Empathy) The science of compassion says the desire to relieve the suffering of...
read moreUnderstanding the Accumulation of Merit and Wisdom
Why accumulating merit and wisdom is important When we intentionally develop positive qualities, we’re building a certain spiritual force, a...
read moreHow to Find a Meditation Teacher
The Role of the Meditation Teacher (And the Impact on Our Practice) When we’re brand new to meditation, it helps...
read moreHow to Get Better at Meditation
How to Meditate for the Benefits (Having Healthier and Happier Lives) When we first begin a meditation practice, it’s common...
read moreWhat Does Ignorance Mean in Buddhism?
What is Ignorance (Avidya), or Misconceptions for Buddhists? Nobody wants to be told they are ignorant. We associate this with...
read moreHow to Practice Patience, and Why
Patience as a Transformative Perfection Patience is among Buddhism’s six (or ten) paramitas, qualities associated with the actions of bodhisattvas....
read moreHow To Practice Generosity, And Why
Generosity Practice - The Mahayana Perfection of Generosity Buddhism’s paramitas, also known as the perfections, are qualities generally associated with...
read moreWhy Is Renunciation Important for Buddhist Practice?
Buddhist Renunciation Explained (Benefits & How to Practice) When people think of Buddhist renunciation they might picture an austere monk,...
read moreThe Meaning of Buddhist Right View
What is Right View in Buddhism? (Understanding the Four Noble Truths) Buddhism teaches there is a particular worldview, or perspective...
read moreWhat is the Meaning of Dharma?
Defining Dharma (Definition & Deeper Meaning) In Buddhist studies and teachings, the term dharma is often referred to but left...
read moreThe Relationship Between Wisdom and Compassion
The Interrelationship between Wisdom and Compassion in Buddhism It could be said that the essence of Mahayana Buddhism is the...
read moreBuddha Nature Has No Simple Definition There are many benefits to meditation. Among them, you may have heard that with...
read moreWhat is true, unconditional, genuine compassion? Sometimes, when we witness a person or animal in a difficult situation, we feel...
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