Buddhist Path Archives - Page 4 of 8 - Mindworks Meditation & Buddhist Path

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What’s My Motivation? Practicing Buddhism

Purifying our Motivation Along the Buddhist Path Most of us turn toward spirituality because we want to live happier, more...

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How Do You Reach Nirvana?

By Sara-Mai Conway

The Meaning of Nirvana in Buddhism (End of Suffering Explained) The various Buddhist traditions differ in their interpretation of nirvana,...

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What is Virya or Exertion in Buddhism?

By Sara-Mai Conway

Why is Virya Necessary? Meditation is fairly straightforward, but it’s not easy. It requires us to apply consistent, continued effort...

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What is Samsara?

By Sara-Mai Conway

Samsara Definition And Meaning in Buddhism Until we are awakened, we live in samsara. Habit keeps us trapped in this...

Buddha statue with a hand gesture - symbolically representing the 4 thoughts that turn the mind

The Four Reminders

By Lama Jampa Thaye

What are the four reminders in Buddhism? The four reminders or contemplations are very powerful and productive because they lead...

Introduction to Abhidharma

By Tilmann Lhundrup

The science of Buddhist psychology (awakening and liberation) When the Buddha interacted with people over twenty-five hundred years ago, he...

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The Life Story of the Buddha

By Bart Mendel

Life-changing lessons we can learn from the Buddha The Buddha did not begin his life as “The Buddha.” He began...

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Buddha’s 8 Fold Path

By Joseph Rogers

Why Is The Eightfold Path Important? (Putting an End to Suffering) Buddhism offers a map, a path of practice. This...

Rainbow symbolizes compassion, which can benefit your health

The Health Benefits of Compassion

By Sara-Mai Conway

Why Compassion Matters More Than Ever (Having Empathy) The science of compassion says the desire to relieve the suffering of...

Offering flowers to the Buddha with pure intention is a great way to accumulate merit

Understanding the Accumulation of Merit and Wisdom

By Khaydroup Podvoll

Why accumulating merit and wisdom is important When we intentionally develop positive qualities, we’re building a certain spiritual force, a...

Finding a meditation teacher is finding the Buddha within

How to Find a Meditation Teacher

By Sara-Mai Conway

The Role of the Meditation Teacher (And the Impact on Our Practice) When we’re brand new to meditation, it helps...

A Tibetan bell and dorje, ritual implements, symbolizing overcoming ignorance

What Does Ignorance Mean in Buddhism?

By Sara-Mai Conway

What is Ignorance (Avidya), or Misconceptions for Buddhists? Nobody wants to be told they are ignorant. We associate this with...

Patience, the opposite of aggression, is one of the highest virtues in Buddhism

How to Practice Patience, and Why

By Sara-Mai Conway

Patience as a Transformative Perfection Patience is among Buddhism’s six (or ten) paramitas, qualities associated with the actions of bodhisattvas....

Mandala offering is one of the best practices of generosity

How To Practice Generosity, And Why

By Sara-Mai Conway

Generosity Practice - The Mahayana Perfection of Generosity Buddhism’s paramitas, also known as the perfections, are qualities generally associated with...