Essential Buddhist teachings to improve your mindfulness practice.
Is there an organized way to study Buddhist sutras? If you want to study Buddhist sutras in a an organized, chronological order, you need to read a book called In the Buddha’s Words by a renowned scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi. Divided into ten thematic chapters, it reveals the full scope of the Buddha’s teachings: from … Read more
What is a Buddhist monk’s advice on choosing good friends? The answer to this question comes from Mahamevnawa, a monastery led by monks ordained and trained in the oldest tradition of Theravada Buddhism. Through their guidance, you can learn the Buddha’s teachings on mindfulness, meditation, virtue, and wisdom, which are presented in modern language and easy to understand. Founded … Read more
Dharma is one of the key concepts in Buddhist philosophy. Scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi once wrote that “Dhamma is reflected in the human mind as the aspiration for truth, spiritual beauty, and goodness.” Then he added, “It is expressed in human conduct as wholesome bodily, verbal, and mental action.” But what is the definition of Dharma? … Read more
What is the Buddha’s teaching in one sentence? I was watching Bhikkhu Bodhi’s Introduction to Buddhism course the other day, and in the first lesson he mentioned that it’s possible to summarize the Buddha’s teaching in one sentence. This utterance is contained in the verse 183 of the The Dhammapada and has several translations into … Read more