The Three Poisons And Their Antidotes
What Are The Three Poisons? (And How to Work with Them in Buddhism) Our experience of the world is colored...
read moreThe Relationship Between Shamatha and Vipashyana Meditation
Two Types of Buddhist Meditation Practice Buddhist meditation is made up of two main types called shamatha and vipashyana. We...
read moreHow to Cultivate Equanimity and Why
The Meaning of Equanimity in Buddhism Equanimity is a central theme of Buddhist philosophy. We can cultivate equanimity with meditation,...
read moreHow Meditating on Death Helps us Live Better
What is Death Meditation in Buddhism? Death meditation can sound grim and scary. As such, it’s a practice that is...
read moreThe Meaning of Nirvana in Buddhism (End of Suffering Explained) The various Buddhist traditions differ in their interpretation of nirvana,...
read moreSamsara Definition And Meaning in Buddhism Until we are awakened, we live in samsara. Habit keeps us trapped in this...
read moreWhat are the four reminders in Buddhism? The four reminders or contemplations are very powerful and productive because they lead...
read moreThe science of Buddhist psychology (awakening and liberation) When the Buddha interacted with people over twenty-five hundred years ago, he...
read moreLife-changing lessons we can learn from the Buddha The Buddha did not begin his life as “The Buddha.” He began...
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 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....
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