Are the Jhanas Samatha or Vipassana?
In the simplest terms, the Jhanas are traditionally classified as…
States of the Fourth Jhana
In Buddhist meditation, the Fourth Jhana (Catuttha Jhana) is considered…
5 minute meditation on effort
Finding the balance between "trying too hard" and "not trying…
5 minute meditation on greed
This five-minute meditation is designed to help you observe the…
Understanding Meditation: Practice and Benefits
Meditation is the intentional practice of cultivating focused awareness and…
Book Review of Unhindered by Gil Fronsdal
In Unhindered, Gil Fronsdal provides a practical, clear-eyed roadmap for…
Dry Insight: A Buddhist Path
Understanding Dry Insight (Sukkha-Vipassaka): The Path of Bare Insight ​Dry…
Meaning of the Chinese word Míngquè
In Chinese, Míngquè, in Pinyin, most commonly translates to "Clear,"…
What is the difference between calmness and tranquility?
Many people use the words calmness and tranquility interchangeably, but…