Insights into the Notion of Self
Where Buddhism and modern psychology differ It is said that recognizing the true nature of “self” eradicates all ignorance and...
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6 Buddhist Mantras You Can Practice Today
Buddhist mantra practice purifies our energy, keeps the mind steadily focused and opens our hearts. Access these benefits and others...
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Meaning and Benefits of the Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra
The om mani padme hum mantra encompasses multiple layers of meaning. Literally translated as ‘jewel in the lotus,’ this compassion...
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The Heart Sutra is perhaps the most well-known sutra, or scripture, of Mahayana Buddhism. In just 25 verses, it describes...
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What is Aspiration Bodhicitta?
How positive intention turns every situation into practice Aspiration bodhicitta is the practice of using every situation to cultivate positive...
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The Difference Between Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism
Of all the ways we can distinguish the major Buddhist schools of thought, Mahayana and Hinayana have arisen as a...
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The classic lojong mind training verse, ‘drive all blames into one,’ teaches us how to use blame effectively. Instead of...
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The Lojong Mind Training Slogans
The Lojong Mind Training Slogans (Mahayana Buddhist Practice) The lojong mind training slogans are brief, pith statements that serve as...
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The Two Truths or Realities in Buddhism
Understanding the Buddhist Two Truth Doctrine Is there a difference between how awakened beings and ordinary beings perceive the world?...
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The Two Kinds of Bodhicitta: Relative and Absolute
Bodhicitta, the awakened heart, inspires us to follow the Buddhist path to the very end, to help free not just...
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The Bodhisattva Vows Explained
Introduction to the Bodhisattva Vows of Buddhism In Mahayana Buddhism, we take the bodhisattva vow when we become inspired by...
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Bodhicitta: The Ultimate Expression Of Compassion
The Relation Between Compassion and Bodhicitta Compassion and bodhicitta are related, but there is a difference between the two. Understanding...
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Buddha Nature, the Ever-Present Seed of Enlightenment
Understanding what Buddha nature is and what it isn’t In many of his later discourses, the Buddha taught that all...
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What Is The Middle Way in Buddhism?
The middle way is any path between two extremes. In Buddhism, the middle way has particular significance. It is a...
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Tonglen Mind Training For An Open Heart
Tonglen is a Tibetan term that means ‘giving and taking.’ This beautiful meditation is a mind training exercise not only...
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