Right Speech, also called Wise Speech or Virtuous Speech, gives rise to peace and happiness in oneself and others.

As the teachings of the Buddha take root in the West, they are inevitably influenced by their encounter with our existing religions. Similarly, as we who were raised in Christian and Jewish traditions engage in a dedicated way with Buddhist teachings and meditations, our religious beliefs, rituals, and practices are reciprocally influenced.  As the Dalai […]

Greet pain and suffering with an open heart