On the attainment of release from mental intoxicants

On intoxicants, meditation, and the quest for clarity of mind

On the kammic consequences of indulgence

Reaching understanding on the path to wisdom

Enabling sustainable entrepreneurship, promoting ethical values

Clarifying the causes of rebirth in the Pure Land

The first in a special series introducing Chan Buddhist concepts

Forging a new, sustainable paradigm

BD Dipananda on the origin of the Honey-offering Festival

At the age of 63, the Tibetan Vajrayana master Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche travels the globe sharing the timeless teachings of the Buddha. When at his home monastery in Kathmandu, he tirelessly gives i

Part two of a series about the ancient rains-retreat

1. Introduction Through intellectual, moral and spiritual perfection, the Noble Eightfold path leads to happiness, peace and freedom. It is the path that begins with moral conduct and leads to

INTRODUCTION I would like to begin by stating a few of my assumptions regarding Buddhism and Buddhists before entering into a discussion of the topic.   First of all, when I dis