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What 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...
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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...
read moreThe Significance of Reincarnation
Right View and Reincarnation: The Connection to Laws of Karma The principle of reincarnation, also framed as rebirth or the...
read moreThe Meaning and Importance of Sangha
Understanding the meaning of Sangha in Buddhism The three jewels of Buddhism function as three legs of a tripod. All...
read moreThree Essential Tools for Developing Wisdom
The 3 wisdoms of attentive listening, contemplating and meditating Have you ever read or heard something you found fascinating, eye-opening...
read moreHow We Benefit from Mindfulness of Feeling Tones
Mindfulness of Vedanā (Pleasant, Unpleasant, or Neutral Feelings) The Four Foundations of Mindfulness, from the Satipatthana Sutra, offer us instructions...
read moreDefining Buddhism: The 4 Seals of Dharma
The four dharma seals of Buddhism (hallmarks of Buddha's teachings) There are certain philosophies that are fundamental to Buddhism. Among...
read morePlanting Karmic Seeds (Can Meditation Practice Change Karma?) People often refer to karma as either warranted or random, depending on...
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