I recently finished reading three publications: Buddhist Teaching in India by Johannes Bronkhorst (2009, Wisdom Publications), What the Buddha Thought by Richard Gombrich (2009, Equinox), and Why Buddhism by Ven. Dr.
English vocabulary has the word “freethinker,” which the New Oxford American Dictionary defines as: “a person who rejects accepted opinions, esp. those concerning religious belief.”
Recent research has shown that zealous Apple fanatics have brain experiences that mirror those of religious people. In other words, Steve Jobs hosting a new
“Facing my imminent death, I vow with all beings to go with the natural process at peace with whatever comes. When someone close to me
A disciple once asked the late Most Venerable Sheng Yi, “Will you be reborn in the Tusita Heaven* when you enter Ultimate Nirvana someday, like Master
Today on the 3rd of August, the Most Venerable Sheng Yi (?t?@?ѩM?|) passed away peacefully at 2:46am, aged 88 (according to the Western calendar. Tradition adds
Whilst the concept of mindfulness has become universally accepted (often due to the amazing efforts of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and his students), many
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches that compassion and love are the core messages of Buddhism. Love is how the Buddha expresses himself. The Buddha
It is difficult if not impossible to practice the way of understanding and love without a sangha, a community of friends who practice the same
When we encounter the beauty of nature, we cannot help but be shameful of the wounds our Earth has suffered at humanity’s hands. It is
The Catholic monk and supporter of Thich Nhat Hanh, Thomas Merton, once wrote about the mass American media: “When I did happen to pass in
Humanity has invested awesome amounts of energy and emotion into music. Many will relate playing or listening to music as something akin to a spiritual
