Appropriate Speech
Speech is a very powerful tool. If we hit someone, it will hurt for a short time and then go away. But if we verbally attack someone, those words can stay with them for many years. (more…)
Great Effort
The Buddha has shown us a path; it is up to us to follow it. Our minds tend to hop and jump around like a drunken frog. (more…)
Right Action
The next part of the eightfold path is right action. This is talking about actions of the body. We have to ensure that our actions do not bring harm to ourselves and others. (more…)
Buddha’s Fourth Truth – What Is Your View?
In the fourth of Buddha’s truths he explains the path we need to take to free ourselves from suffering. It is known as the Eightfold Path and it comprises of three aspects (more…)
Buddha’s Third Truth
This truth is called nirvana, liberation, enlightenment and so on. It is hotly debated these days. Some think that if you reach nirvana you will never be born again, others think you will be reborn, but you can pick where. For people who do not believe in rebirth, they see it as something we can achieve in this lifetime. I have no idea who is right and who is wrong – it maybe they are all wrong. (more…)