Basic Insight
Marpa Lotsawa — The Great Translator of Tibet
In the high winds and rugged mountains of 11th-century Tibet, a young man named Marpa Chökyi Lodrö was born into a world both rich in potential and shadowed by ignorance. The...
Marpa Lotsawa — The Great Translator of Tibet
In the high winds and rugged mountains of 11th-century Tibet, a young man named Marpa Chökyi Lodrö was born into a world both rich in potential and shadowed by ignorance. The...
The Meaning of Buddha’s Descent from Sky Day
Among the many sacred commemorations in the Buddhist calendar, Buddha’s Descent from Sky Day holds special significance. It is a time that celebrates not only the Buddha’s compassion and filial piety...
The Meaning of Buddha’s Descent from Sky Day
Among the many sacred commemorations in the Buddhist calendar, Buddha’s Descent from Sky Day holds special significance. It is a time that celebrates not only the Buddha’s compassion and filial piety...
The Twenty Secondary Afflictions
In Buddhist psychology, the Twenty Secondary Afflictions (upakleśa) are subtle emotional disturbances that accompany the six root afflictions — greed, anger, ignorance, pride, doubt, and wrong views. They quietly distort our...
The Twenty Secondary Afflictions
In Buddhist psychology, the Twenty Secondary Afflictions (upakleśa) are subtle emotional disturbances that accompany the six root afflictions — greed, anger, ignorance, pride, doubt, and wrong views. They quietly distort our...
🌿 The Ten Great Disciples of the Buddha: Ten Pa...
In Buddhist history, the Buddha’s community was not a gathering of identical followers, but a symphony of diverse strengths. Each of the ten foremost disciples embodied a distinct quality of...
🌿 The Ten Great Disciples of the Buddha: Ten Pa...
In Buddhist history, the Buddha’s community was not a gathering of identical followers, but a symphony of diverse strengths. Each of the ten foremost disciples embodied a distinct quality of...
The Nine Yānas: A Clear Beginner’s Guide to the...
What is a “yāna”?In Buddhism, yāna means “vehicle”—a method that carries you from confusion to awakening. The Nyingma school (the oldest school of Tibetan Buddhism) organizes the Buddha’s teachings into...
The Nine Yānas: A Clear Beginner’s Guide to the...
What is a “yāna”?In Buddhism, yāna means “vehicle”—a method that carries you from confusion to awakening. The Nyingma school (the oldest school of Tibetan Buddhism) organizes the Buddha’s teachings into...
Hearing, Reflection, and Meditation: The Heart ...
When we first approach Buddhism, the vast ocean of teachings can feel overwhelming. Where should we begin? Which practice is most important? The Buddha and later masters offered a simple...
Hearing, Reflection, and Meditation: The Heart ...
When we first approach Buddhism, the vast ocean of teachings can feel overwhelming. Where should we begin? Which practice is most important? The Buddha and later masters offered a simple...