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...
read moreDefining 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...
read morePlanting Karmic Seeds (Can Meditation Practice Change Karma?) People often refer to karma as either warranted or random, depending on...
read moreSeeking refuge and protection from suffering with the 3 jewels Taking refuge is a fundamental Buddhist practice. It may be...
read moreThe Importance of Wise View in Buddhism
Two types of wise view as the foundation of Buddha's 8-fold path As we enter the path of practice, it’s...
read moreOvercoming Obstacles in Meditation Practice
The 5 Hindrances (Five Veils) to Meditation Practice Our meditation practice is rife with obstacles, even before we ever get...
read moreBuddhism’s Three Types of Suffering
Multiple times throughout the course of his life, the Buddha taught the four noble truths. The first of these is...
read moreBuddhism’s 3 Disciplines of Ethics, Meditation and Wisdom
The Three Wisdoms (Three Higher Trainings or Threefold Training) After his awakening under the Bodhi tree, the Buddha spent nearly...
read moreThe 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...
read moreWhat Are Buddhism’s 4 Noble Truths?
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...
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