Practices

Impermanence in Buddhism (Anicca)

All compounded things are impermanent. The historical Buddha taught this, over and over.

Emptiness in Taoism and Buddhism

Taoism and Buddhism have a lot in common. In terms of philosophy and practice, both are nondual traditions.

Nirvana and The Concept of Freedom in Buddhism

The word nirvana is so prevalent for English speakers that its true meaning is often lost. The word has been adopted to mean 'bliss' or 'tranquility.'

The Five Powers

The five powers are faith, effort, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom.

Buddhism: Philosophy or Religion?

Buddhism—some Buddhism, anyway—is a practice of contemplation and inquiry that doesn't depend on belief in God or a soul or anything supernatural.

Taking Refuge: Becoming a Buddhist

<h2>The Meaning of Taking Refuge</h2>

Five Odd Facts About Buddhism

You can find many articles with titles like 'Five Things You Didn't Know About Buddhism' and 'Ten Weird Facts About Buddhism' These articles often are riddled with errors themselves.

The fourth noble truth

What is the Noble Truth of the Way Leading to the Cessation of Suffering?

Position of women at the time of the Buddha

The Buddha emphasises the fruitful role the women can play n making the family life a success.

Kill the Buddha

'Kill the Buddha' often is considered a koan, one of those bits of dialogue or brief anecdotes unique to Zen Buddhism.

Ritual in Buddhism

If you are to practice Buddhism with formal sincerity rather than just as an intellectual exercise, you will soon confront the fact that there are many, many different rituals is Buddhism.

Buddhist Views on War

To Buddhists, war is akusala—unskillful, evil.

Interbeing

Interbeing is a term coined by Thich Nhat Hanh that is catching on with many western Buddhists.

Origins of Mahayana Buddhism

The precise origins of Mahayana Buddhism are something of a mystery.

The Role of Gods and Deities in Buddhism

It is often asked if there are gods in Buddhism. The short answer is no, but also yes, depending on what you mean by 'gods.'

Kill the Buddha

'Kill the Buddha' often is considered a koan, one of those bits of dialogue or brief anecdotes unique to Zen Buddhism.

Leadership and Personal Integrity

The Art of Leadership

About Buddhist Monks

<h2>The Life and Role of the Bhikkhu</h2>

The Ten Perfections of Theravada Buddhism

In Buddhism, there are several lists of 'perfections'

The Life of Sariputra

Sariputra (also spelled Sariputta or Shariputra) was one of the foremost disciples of the historical Buddha.

How Buddhism has changed the west for the better

We are not who we were very long ago. A lot of new ideas have emerged from Buddhism and other traditions emphasizing compassion, equality, nonviolence and critical perspectives on materialism and capitalism.

Finding Your Buddhist Teacher

The first step in finding a Buddhist teacher is clarifying why you need one. A teacher cannot give you the life you want or make you the person you want to be.

Charity in Buddhism

In the West, we often associate religion, Christianity especially, with organized charity.

Right Action and the Eight Fold Path

The Eightfold Path is the path to enlightenment as taught by the Buddha. It is illustrated by the eight-spoke dharma wheel because the path is composed of eight parts or areas of activity that work together to teach us and help us manifest the dharma.

The two things all Buddhists need to know

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- Along the pathways leading to the staging room where His Holiness the 104th Ganden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche, supreme head of the Gelugpa tradition was waiting, were lined by great protectors of Tibetan Buddhism.

The Buddhist Teachings of Self and No-Self

Among all the Buddha's teachings, those on the nature of the self are the hardest to understand, yet they are central to spiritual beliefs.

A Better Way to Be Alone: Loneliness from Buddhist’s Perspective

If you listen deeply, there’s just a slight shift of emphasis between “alone” and “all one.”

Huayan Buddhism

The Huayan or Flower Garland school of Mahayana Buddhism is respected to this day for the quality of its scholarship and teaching.

The Perfection of Renunciation in Buddhism

The word renunciation comes up frequently in discussions of Buddhism. What does it mean, exactly?

Do Buddhists Pray?

Dictionaries define prayer as a request for help or expression of gratitude directed to God, saints, or other godlike beings. Prayer is the central devotional activity of many religions.