Building a spiritual practice on a solid foundation

Buddhism versus the market economy

Tara Frances takes us to the Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre, a Theravada Buddhist retreat center that is at the forefront of Buddhist evolution in Australia.

Confronting fear and understanding the concept and reality of "letting go"

A Buddhist nun in Australia takes the road less traveled to a meaningful monastic life

Ani Zamba's teachings prove an inspiration to Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike

Exploring conscious awareness and living in the present

Sister Ocean explains the Third Noble Truth

“Although my view is higher than the sky, My attention to cause and effect is finer than flour.” - Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava)   As our pilgrimage through central Tibet proceeded towards Samye

Buddhists believe in the infinite value of every sentient life. Human beings, while not blessed with divine authority over other living creatures, are uniquely equipped to attain enlightenment and ach

The New Year is a time when many of us naturally reflect on our hopes and intentions for the year to come. It is a season imbued with freshness, openness, and newness—much like the state of mind we cu

A Brief History of the Formation of the Land of Bliss   According to the Infinite Life Sutra, in the era of Lokeshvararaja Tathagata, there was once a king who left his royal family and became

As summer begins, many of us are planning for pleasant events such as BBQs, beach clean-ups, and special Vassa preparations with our sanghas. Others may find the warmer days bring up unpleasant emotio

Vajrayana is associated in Buddhist history and legend with the locale of Uddiyana, ruled by wise kings who first practiced tantra after being introduced to it by Shakyamuni Buddha.