Much has been written about lovingkindness, compassion, and altruistic joy in my previous articles. Now we turn to equanimity, the last of the four brahmavihara meditations, also known as the four sublime states of mind. The most important thing to keep in mind about equanimity, or upekkha, is that all three other brahmaviharas are implicit … Read more
Scholar-monk Bhikkhu Analayo clarified the Buddhist doctrine of no-self during an event at the Harvard Divinity School, addressing widespread misconceptions about the controversial concept that challenges both experts and everyday practitioners. Seated alongside Daniel T. Aitken, CEO of Wisdom Publications, and Charles Hallisey, senior lecturer on Buddhist literatures at Harvard Divinity School, Analayo discussed rebirth … Read more
Hey everyone, I’ve been wanting to do a meditation habit challenge for a very long time now. But up until now it has stayed an idea in my head. Today, I’ve decided to finally do it. The idea is to develop basic awareness skills before you dive into more complex meditation techniques. Most of you … Read more
As a lay follower of the Buddha, I sometimes think about enlightenment. “What does it feel like to live as an enlightened person?” I ask myself before I close my eyes and sit down to meditate. It’s not a question that comes up often in my daily practice. But when it does, my thoughts and … Read more
Our next community meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2026. It will start at 9 a.m. PST and will last for 30-45 minutes. During our time together, we’ll discuss contemporary Buddhist teachers. Think of it as an opportunity to meet new people and share your experiences. All our meetings are casual and unstructured to facilitate … Read more