17 - Merit Practice in Buddhism
The most widely practiced form of Buddhism is the cultivation of merit. Merit creates the wholesome conditions that are conducive to the Buddha's path towards enlightenment. Because enlightenment is...
15 Jan 202220min
16 - New Year, New Buddha Mind
With a new year upon us, it can be a perfect time to reflect upon why we are Buddhists and re-invigorating our determination and effort to practice. The Eightfold Path, and the Threefold Training tha...
31 Des 202120min
15 - A Buddhist Christmas
Merry Christmas! Can a Buddhist celebrate Christmas? Yes, with a Buddhist mindset. Learn how Buddhists can demonstrate the shared values of peace, love, kindness, compassion, and charity, and allow...
25 Des 202116min
14 - Enlightenment (Bodhi) in Buddhism
Enlightenment captures the imagination of Westerners and beginners that are new to Buddhism. But what exactly is "enlightenment" or "awakening" in Buddhism, and what does it mean to you as a practiti...
14 Des 202124min
13 - Bodhi Day in Buddhism
The Mahayana Buddhist holiday of "Bodhi Day" celebrates the Buddha's enlightenment. Bodhi, meaning awakened or enlightened, is the goal of all Buddhists so they can emulate what the Buddha achieved: ...
8 Des 202120min
12 - A Buddhist Thanksgiving & Gratitude
What is "Gratitude" in Buddhism and what does it have to do with Thanksgiving? Learn more about how gratitude is a tool and antidote to greed (one of the Three Fires in Buddhism), and how a Buddhist ...
20 Nov 202115min
11 - Hungry Ghosts in Buddhism
With Halloween approaching, let's talk about our version of "ghosts" in Buddhism called "hungry ghosts". These are beings in one of the realms of rebirth where they are constantly craving, and can't ...
28 Okt 202112min
10 - Buddhist Precepts
Precepts in Buddhism are the foundation for the rest of your Buddhist practice of meditative concentration and wisdom. Learn about why and how the precepts are very important to your Buddhist practic...
22 Okt 202127min
