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Generosity Creates Natural Wealth
Meditation teaches us to be generous in our everyday lives. In meditation watching the breath with mindfulness is a very...
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A brief overview of Mahayana practice The word paramita is often translated as “perfection” or “transcendent quality.” If we look...
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Working for the Benefit of Others Brings Meaning to Our Lives A core practice of the seven points of mind...
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Opening the Door to Emptiness Setting the stage for the teaching The Heart Sutra is both one of the shortest...
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What Are The Fundamental Mahayana Buddhist Teachings?
Mahayana Buddhism, meaning the Great Vehicle, is the most widely practiced school of Buddhism worldwide. Fundamental Mahayana Buddhist teachings include...
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The Practical Application of the Bodhisattva Vow
Reminding ourselves that we’re on the path The bodhisattva vow is a commitment to attain enlightenment, not just for myself,...
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What Are The Core Buddhist Values?
The core Buddhist values are centered on non-harming and being of benefit to others. When we minimize harm and act...
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In Buddhism, dharma is the Sanskrit term used to describe the teachings of the Buddha. The word dharma also describes...
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Sacred Buddhist scripture includes written accounts of the Buddha’s teachings, teachings by his disciples, and commentaries on those teachings. The...
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What is the essence of Buddhism? In this article, learn what defines Buddhism and what Buddhists believe. Buddhism definitions and...
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Lama Atisa Dipankara lived at the beginning of the 11th century. Born in Bengal, the Buddhist master is well known...
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What Are The Different Schools Of Buddhism?
Buddhism has been practiced for thousands of years, spanning geographic regions, cultures and languages. Different schools of Buddhism have arisen...
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Purifying Karma through the Four Powers
How to develop the agency we need to work with karma As our practice deepens and we see ourselves more...
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What Is Enlightenment In Buddhism?
The ultimate goal of Buddhist practice is to become enlightened. We might also refer to enlightenment as an awakening, liberation,...
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Towards an Understanding of Emptiness
Fresh ways of looking at a concept that is often misunderstood How can we understand the concept of emptiness in...
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