The Benefits of Avoiding these 10 Non-Virtuous Actions
Every authentic spiritual tradition offers us some form of guidance for ethical living. The ten non-virtues of Buddhism teach us...
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Understanding the Four Noble Truths (Path to the End of Suffering) Post Summary: The Four Noble Truths are central to...
read moreUnderstanding Intelligent vs Blind Faith
Blind Faith is Discouraged (What We Can Learn from The Buddha?) Some people have difficulty with the word faith, and...
read moreWhat Does it Mean to Take Refuge?
Taking Refuge in the 3 Jewels Of Buddhism When we’re suffering, it’s natural to try and seek refuge, or shelter...
read moreSpiritual Materialism and How to Avoid It
What is Spiritual Materialism? (and How To Move Beyond It) Spiritual materialism is a term coined by the Tibetan Buddhist...
read moreSpiritual Bypassing and How to Avoid It
What Is Spiritual Bypassing? Definition, Levels, and Examples Most people turn towards meditation and a more spiritual life because they...
read moreWhat is This Thing We Call Self?
We Are Not What We Think (And the Idea of Selflessness) We know from our experience that everything is always...
read moreWhat Are the Four Foundations of Mindfulness?
Shifting our full attention to the mind itself with direct experience Mindfulness meditation teaches us to be present with whatever...
read moreHow Meditation and Morality are Connected
In Buddhism and other ancient traditions, including yoga, training in morality is considered a precursor to meditation practice. At the...
read moreWhat is the Meaning of Bodhisattva? Definition, Origins & Practices The bodhisattva seated in meditation is among the most iconic...
read moreA mantra is a syllable, word, or phrase that is repeated during meditation. Mantras can be spoken, chanted, whispered, or...
read moreMeditation and letting go: the antidotes to suffering Is it possible that many of the difficulties in our lives come...
read moreThere are many forms of meditation and many ideas about what meditation is. While different spiritual paths may associate meditation...
read moreUnderstanding Empathy and Compassion
Compassion is a multidimensional process with four key components Compassion is the heartfelt wish to help others become free of...
read moreThe Buddhist Teaching on the Five Aggregates – Part 2
The Final Two Aggregates: Formation & Consciousness This article is a continuation of this article on the first three aggregates...
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