The 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...
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Remedies to Agitation and Dullness
Two classic obstacles to meditation, explained When you’ve decided to meditate and work on training your mind, don’t assume that...
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What is the Meaning of Dharma?
Defining Dharma (Definition & Deeper Meaning) In Buddhist studies and teachings, the term dharma is often referred to but left...
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The 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...
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Buddha Nature Has No Simple Definition There are many benefits to meditation. Among them, you may have heard that with...
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The Buddhist Teaching on the Five Aggregates – Part 1
What are the five skandhas or aggregates? Why are the five aggregates important? This is a fundamental Buddhist teaching, and...
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What is true, unconditional, genuine compassion? Sometimes, when we witness a person or animal in a difficult situation, we feel...
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The Significance of Reincarnation
Right View and Reincarnation: The Connection to Laws of Karma The principle of reincarnation, also framed as rebirth or the...
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What is the Buddhist Eightfold Path?
Summary: The Noble Eightfold Path is a key part of the Four Noble Truths, outlining the way to end suffering....
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The 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...
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Three 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...
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How 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...
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Defining 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...
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Planting Karmic Seeds (Can Meditation Practice Change Karma?) People often refer to karma as either warranted or random, depending on...
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Seeking refuge and protection from suffering with the 3 jewels Taking refuge is a fundamental Buddhist practice. It may be...
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