Five Qualities of a Teacher
In the Anguttara Nikaya Gautama Buddha stated the five qualities we should look for in a teacher: ‘Gautama Buddha’s teachings should be taught with the thought, ‘I will speak step-by-step’… (more…)
In the Anguttara Nikaya Gautama Buddha stated the five qualities we should look for in a teacher: ‘Gautama Buddha’s teachings should be taught with the thought, ‘I will speak step-by-step’… (more…)
Recently I had an opportunity to speak to a group of Western Buddhists and I asked them why they practice and what is their end game. A good 90% of them said enlightenment. (more…)
It is very important for us to have a balanced lifestyle. This means we have to live within our means. In the sutra named, Dighajanu or ‘Conditions of Welfare’ Gautama Buddha stated this: (more…)
The quote below, taken from the Mahaparinibbana Sutra, makes it clear that we should not blindly believe what we hear, read or are told. We must test the words. (more…)
There is a 12-year-old boy in the village where I live and he spends the day begging. It isn’t his fault because he, along with his mentally ill mother, have been thrown out of their home by the father. (more…)