Tag: Buddhist

One is to see time as being like a road down which we are traveling. The present is wherever we are on the road and the past is “back there” behind us. It’s still there but, somehow, we aren’t. The other way is to think of time as a process and, rather than being “ba...

When I started out on my spiritual journey years ago, I became very fascinated by the idea of enlightenment. To me, it represented the whole aim of life — a sentiment that I, more or less, still carry today. And one of the very first stops on my spiritual path led me to Buddhism, ...

Everyone’s very serious and uptight…and at the same time, the great Zen teachers are famous for their irreverent troublemaking humor. I guess the view at the top of the mountain of our own foolish path is…equal parts sad and funny. A cursory understanding of Buddhism and Zen w...

When I was young, I was insecure. So insecure, it was hard to have a conversation, sometimes. I was sweet, too, and sensitive, and proud, and speedy — and wild. Over the years, my insecurity — the cracks in our ego are where the light gets in — connected with the Buddhadharma, and ...

<1> Bronze: A Testament to Tradition Bronze, with its durability and capacity for intricate detailing, stands as a testament to the historical roots of Buddhist art. The art of bronze casting has been a revered tradition, allowing artisans to capture the essence of Buddhist teachings in thr...

Sometimes, in Buddhism, I see people talk about compassion for their enemies as some kind of magical healing elixer. There is no mention of how someone should stand up for or protect themselves from people who abuse and harm them. Even high lamas like the late FMPT lamas, lama Yeshe and lama Zopa en...

Final essay for PHIL2800: Buddhist Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong. The Nietzschean objection to Buddhism is contingent on the worry that the Buddhist outlook is life denying — one that seeks to eliminate suffering by leading a detached, desireless and dispassionate life. Nietzsche,...

If you are seeking inner peace, wisdom, and compassion in your everyday life, you may find value in exploring the path of Buddhism. Buddhism offers a set of principles and values that can guide you towards a more fulfilling and harmonious existence. By following the teachings of Buddhism, you can cu...

It is a caring for others that is balanced by the means to actually make a difference — and both of these are increased to literal infinity. It’s a focus on your heart’s capacity to motivate more and more positive action — not on “fixing” this world o...

Lord Buddha’s life has always been a subject of fascination for the followers of Buddhism. To dive into how his life was and learn all about Buddhism, devotees visit many Buddhist sites with great enthusiasm. From Lumbini to Gaya, there are many sites all over the country that are im...