Misunderstanding Buddhism
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…)
The spark that fires us into action
The second aspect of the Eightfold Path is right intention. Here I am talking about our motivation; the spark that fires us into action. (more…)
Everything Must Change
In the last post I mentioned unawareness. So, what are the things we are unaware of? Usually, in Buddhism, they talk about three main things, namely suffering, not-self and impermanence. (more…)
Buddha’s First Truth
Buddha‘s first teaching was on the four noble truths, and it still remains the very foundation on which Buddhism is built. In the next few posts I will go through these truths in an easy to understand way. I would encourage you to post comments and questions on this blog. That way I will be able to clear up any doubts you may have. (more…)