Few would dispute that the extra-ordinary awakening of the Buddha is a seminal moment in the history of humanity. He realized human beings must face suffering, the causes and conditions for its arising, the total and unshakeable resolution of suffering and the Way. …
The Buddha never had it so good. He should try teaching in the West.Read More »
The Buddha never had it so good. He should try teaching in the West. Read More »
Dharma refers to any teachings and practices that contribute to waking us up.
In March in our Dharma Facilitators Programme in Germany, we discussed a discourse of the Buddha. The Buddha gave a discourse on the 11 Ways for a fulfilled life. The Buddha offered a wide vision through practical considerations towards a genuine awakening and liberation. I thought I would share with Facebook friends. …
The Buddha spoke of 11 ways for a fulfilled life. Plus our DFP…Read More »
The Buddha spoke of 11 ways for a fulfilled life. Plus our DFP… Read More »
The Buddhist traditions have tended towards a view of separation of the Buddha’s teaching from society. Many have been led to believe that the Buddha declined to engage in any kind of social criticism, as one form of protest. Some Buddhists have the impression that the Buddha only created an order of monks and nuns outside of society without addressing the real issues of concern in society. The Pali texts show something quite different. …
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On Friday, 2 September 2011 our Dharma friend Nadamo died at the age of only 55 years. He served as the international coordinator of the Mindfulness Training Course. His friends around the world miss him dearly. …
Farewell Meditation to Nadamo on Saturday, 10 September at 12am (GMT +1h)Read More »
Farewell Meditation to Nadamo on Saturday, 10 September at 12am (GMT +1h) Read More »
PRACTICE
Practice is to free the body of destructive patterns, habits and acts of carelessness.
Practice is to free the mind from greed, hate and fear.
Practice is to cultivate inner awareness, to discover depths of meditation and to realise psychological and spiritual insights into the nature of things.
Practice is the active work of the individual transforming herself or himself, alone or with others.
Practice is the active work of the individual transforming herself or himself, alone or with others. …
The Significance Areas of Spiritual Practice Read More »
