The truth is you’ll never sink in quicksand
It is mostly true that quicksand is rarely very deep,…
The Four Brahmaviharas Explained
In Buddhist philosophy, these four qualities are known as the…
Samatha
Samatha (often spelled "Shamatha" or "Samata") is a central concept…
Lotus Greeting Explained
The Symbolism and Anatomy of the Lotus Flower in Buddhism…
Dukkha: Suffering, Change, Conditionality
In Buddhist philosophy, the concept of Dukkha is often translated…
Sadu in Buddhism
In Buddhism, Sādhu (frequently spelled "Sadu" in common English) is…
Meditation’s Heightened Sensitivity Explained
Doing lots of meditation lately makes me feel very sensitive…
Meditation and Time Perception
When meditating and bringing up thoughts of people you don't…
Adhitthana
In Buddhism, Adhitthana (a Pāli word) is often translated as…
Understanding the Metta Sutta
The Metta Sutta (often called the Karaniya Metta Sutta) is…
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