Buddhist Insights

Local Alms Round

What is alms round (pindapāta)? Buddhist monastics rely on the generosity of others. The alms round or pindapāta is a tradition where lay people offer food to monastics to sustain… Read More

Statues for The Monastery

Even the sight of a Buddha statue can plant the seed of Dharma in a person’s mind – or strengthen the faith of those who are already faithful. Placing statues… Read More

Food Dāna

Thank you for your wish to offer food to Empty Cloud. We rely on your generosity to feed the Sangha! Please make your food offering in the following ways: Offer… Read More

Feed The Hungry during Covid-19

As the pandemic began, countless people lost their jobs, their income, their relatives, their friends. And as the pandemic grinds on, the problem is not going away – it’s only… Read More

Straightening Out

Reflections on Retreat

Dealing with Overeating

Views and Values

Emptiness

Three Kinds of Desire

Laying the Foundation for Social Action

Guidelines for Happiness

Taking Stock of Oneself

The Power of Compassion