Teachings 10 Misconceptions about Buddhism
Buddhism for Beginners
The “unconstrained conduct” of Zen is more literary trope than pervasive practice.
Teachings 10 Misconceptions about Buddhism
Was Buddha God or Human?
While Buddhism has a place for gods, the Buddha wasn’t exactly one of them.
Changing Karma
Mindfulness changes karma: when you sit, you are not allowing your impulses to translate into action.
Meditation Alone Is Not Enough
The practice of mindfulness-awareness meditation does not take place in a vacuum.
Introduction to Buddhism with Dr. Alexander Berzin
Lay the groundwork for exploring Buddhism in four short videos from Dr. Alexander Berzin, a Tibetan Buddhist scholar and translator.
What Is a Bodhisattva?
(Answer: It's an ordinary person who acts like a true adult.)
What is Emptiness in Buddhism?
A Thai forest monk explains the Buddhist understanding of emptiness, or shunyata.
What are The Four Noble Truths?
Our guide to understanding the concepts of Impermanence and the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism, which structure the entire teaching of the Buddha.
What Exactly Is Vipassana Meditation?
Vipassana or insight meditation is a clear awareness of exactly what is happening as it happens.
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