What is practiced in Plum Village
The Plum Village Tradition, founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat…
What is practiced in Mahayana Buddhism
Mahayana Buddhism also values "insight" (which they call Vipashyana in…
Is vipassana prevalent in Theravada?
Is vipassana prevalent in Theravada? Vipassana (insight meditation) is the…
The Burmese word “achinpote”
This is a fascinating concept. The Burmese word "achinpote" (အချဉ်ဖောက်)…
Pamada and Appamada
In Pali, the terms Pamada and Appamada represent the two…
Judgments Reflect Our Inner Selves
When we make judgements on other people, it tells us…
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…
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