Many Teachings, One Essence
By BHANTE SUDDHĀSO * Art AARON GLASSON * When one first encounters Buddhism, it is not uncommon to be confused and overwhelmed …
A collection of teachings from Buddhist monks of all different traditions, and reflections from Empty Cloud Monastery residents.
Click hereBy BHANTE SUDDHĀSO * Art AARON GLASSON * When one first encounters Buddhism, it is not uncommon to be confused and overwhelmed …
By BHANTE SUDDHĀSO * Art MARTINA PAUKOVA * At its heart, Buddhism is about transforming the way we think in order to …
By AYYA YESHE, Art by PABLO MEDINA I never grew up thinking that I would one day run a temple in …
By SISTER KHEMA * Art U LUN GYWE (Courtesy Thavibu)* In Buddhism we use the words “self” and “no-self,” and so it is important …
By BHANTE SUDDHĀSO * Art JUNGYEON ROH * In Buddhism, everything is optional. Faith is optional. Meditation is optional. Morality is optional. …
By AJAHN PASANNO * Art AUNG KYAW HTET (Courtesy Thavibu)* From a Buddhist perspective, anything to do with other people can be considered social …
By BHANTE SUDDHĀSO Everyone loves to talk about meditation. It’s cool. Heightened awareness? Control of your mental experience? Profound tranquility …
By JORN MIDDELBORG * Art AUNG KYAW HTET (Courtesy Thavibu) I have known the Myanmar artist Aung Kyaw Htet for around …
By AYYA SOMA Relationships with food are often complicated. On the one hand, we need nutriment to sustain ourselves, so …
By BHANTE SUDDHASO * Photo by AYYA SOMA In Theravāda Buddhism we often talk about the “Three Universal Characteristics” (tilakkhaṇā) …