A Spoiled Child
A Theravada monk imparts timeless wisdom to the parents of a boy who is unable to help himself.
Teachings
The End of Time
A writer invokes the Hindu sage Vyāsa in a meditation on old age.
The Third and a Half Noble Truth
Theravada monk Thanissaro Bhikkhu provides a timeless teaching on searching for happiness in areas tethered to suffering.
All Heavens Bite
The late Thai reformist monk Buddhadasa Bhikkhu (1906–1993) on the sufferings inherent in even the highest of heavens.
Taming the Urge to Criticize Through Wise Reflection
A guide to developing right view in our relationships
The Circle of Your Influence
Practicing with your immediate surroundings—observing, questioning, appreciating—can help you realize your intimate connection to the whole process.
The Buddha’s Death
A Zen reading of the Buddha’s last teaching
Knowing Nirvana
Revisiting the story of the the Buddha’s awakening under the Bodhi tree
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Cultivating Awareness
A brief teaching on how awareness can help you live fuller
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