The Buddha described patience as the highest spiritual practice. Khanti, the Pali word for patience, derives from the word khamati which...

In Part 1 of this topic on the Wandering Mind, also known as Outflowings or asavas, we discussed the first of seven methods to still our...

The Buddha called the wanderings of our mind outflowings (asavas), because the mind flows out to distractions from our meditation focus....

It's not easy to watch the breath, because it is so subtle. So the following suggestions, by Ajahn Brahm, on how to stay with the breath,...

Having no expectations is a skillful way to abolish the hindrances. When we desire, our wanting is a hopeful expectation that our life...

Revised April 2021 For us laypeople, the Buddha praises those who obtain their wealth righteously and then use it in three ways: - to...

Excitement! A Theravada Buddhist monk has moved close by. This happened in the late 1990's. His name was Ajahn Sona. He was living in...

I wanted to continue to study meditation. However, sitting in silence was still hard for me. I no longer remember what my mind was...

I became "hooked" on meditation after four life changing experiences. They were the direct result of my "baby" meditation practice. The...

How do we go beyond thinking when meditating? The Buddha gives us five methods to use. When thoughts of desire, ill-will, fantasies,...

In the article on Transcendental Dependent Arising we learn that the Buddha taught that moral behaviour is the basis of our pathway to...

In this sutta, the Buddha teaches us how to avoid conflict. This refers to conflict when discussing the pursuit of pleasure, the pursuit...

The Buddha's teaching on Dependent Arising explains the conditions which lead to suffering. Transcendental Dependent Arising explains the...

I first heard about Buddhism in the early 70's, while living in Edmonton. My husband was encouraged by a friend to attend a meditation...

Yes. Sadly, it is human nature. Corruption is found in all major religions due to delusion or greed or anger. Those spreading the words...

Metta is one of the qualities the Buddha encouraged us to develop. Metta is variously translated as goodwill, unconditional love and...

Mudita is sympathetic joy....feeling happiness when you experience happiness in another person. The opposite response is envy. There is...

The Buddha's goal, before passing away, was to establish a strong community of monks and nuns, as well as laymen and women who followed...