The Buddha Taught Happiness
I believe it is wrong speech to misrepresent the Buddha’s Dhamma. Cultural influence, individual views, and a lack of thorough inquiry has led to a “thicket of views” within Buddhism…
Saddha – The Question of Faith
The question of faith, usually meaning blind faith, often arises in Buddhism. Is Buddhism a faith-based religion as theistic religions are…
Precepts and Paramitas
Jiddu Krishnamurti often said “Look at the lives you are living.” He was stressing the importance of being mindfully present in thought, word and deed in our interaction with others and with ourselves…
The Paramitas – Great Perfections of Awakening
The Paramitas were taught to Sariputta by The Buddha (and many others). They have been adapted by various schools depending on what early influences were a part of forming the direction of the school..
Dana – The Perfection of Generosity
When we give without thought of reward or personal gain, we experience wholeness because we are one with that which is given…