Essential Buddhist teachings to improve your mindfulness practice.
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
You might’ve heard about the “Pali Canon,” also known as the “Three Baskets of Buddhism (Tipitaka).” But what exactly are they? Put simply, the Pali Canon is a collection of ancient sutras containing the Buddha’s teaching. In ancient times, each mainstream school of Buddhism had its own collection of texts they regarded as the true … Read more
I would like to share one of my favorite photos. I spend a lot of time choosing featured images for my articles. In the process, I also find photos related to different aspects of Eastern countries and their culture. That’s why I’ve decided to share these hidden gems on my blog and highlight talented photographers … Read more
The Buddha was born into a life of privilege. Before he became a monk, he was a prince. According to the Pali Canon, he “had three palaces: one for winter, one for summer, and one for the rains.” But being surrounded by wealth did not bring him happiness. Why? One version of the story highlights … Read more