Gavril Nikolaev
Just as Christians believe in life after death, Buddhists believe in reincarnation as an intermediary step on the path to Nirvana. It might take several lifetimes to reach enlightenment, and where you spend your time before another rebirth is based on the accumulation of merit. To end up in the brahma world, one of … Read more
This classic hit may be considered the greatest Buddhist song of all time, but in my music collection the accolade belongs to “Dust in the Wind.” Because to contemplate its meaning is to realize the impermanent nature of things, to see life through the lens of death and by doing so approach the condition … Read more
Imagine this situation: You walk around the house overwhelmed by worry, thinking of a dozen different ways things might go wrong if you take action, and the nagging voice inside your head makes you feel like nothing you do will make a difference. If this sounds familiar or, worse, if it’s something that happens to … Read more
You may think that your actions, once performed, vanish without leaving any traces apart from the visible impact on other people and the environment. However, according to the Buddha, your actions bring forth fruits that correspond to the ethical quality of what you have done. This capacity of our deeds to produce morally appropriate … Read more