August 26, 2026
We all have had the experience of a scattered mind. The mind bounces around from sensation to sensation, engaging with thoughts, and doesn’t feel settled. Then, […]
August 20, 2026
One of the most foundational Buddhist teachings, the Five Remembrances come from the Upajjhatthana Sutta. In this discourse, the Buddha tells us that we all should […]
July 24, 2026
The Middle Way is a core teaching of Buddhism that informs all of the Buddha’s teachings and practices. It’s often misunderstood as simply moderation. Although moderation […]
July 20, 2026
Dukkha is one of those words in Buddhism that I find to be misunderstood by many. We hear teachings like “life is suffering” or something similar. […]
January 16, 2026
Compassion, or karuna in Pali, is the wish that beings be free from suffering. One of the four brahma-viharas, it is a mindstate or disposition the […]
November 21, 2025
I recently gave a talk and meditation about this topic on our podcast, but I realize a lot of people prefer to read information rather than […]
March 13, 2019
How to Practice Buddhism – The Beginner’s Guide One of the most common questions we receive via email is some form of the question How do […]
November 12, 2018
Equanimity in Buddhism and Its Cultivation Equanimity is an important part of the Buddhist path, and a quality to be cultivated through meditation practice. As one […]
August 12, 2018
The 6 Paramitas (and the 10 Paramis) The six paramitas and ten paramis are qualities in Buddhism that can lead us to awakening. The lists differ […]