I first met the Dalai Lama, aged 36, in 1972 when he came to pay respect to Ajahn Buddhadasa of Thailand, a Buddhist monk-teacher with a radical vision, who lived in the forest in southern Thailand. Continue reading
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I first met the Dalai Lama, aged 36, in 1972 when he came to pay respect to Ajahn Buddhadasa of Thailand, a Buddhist monk-teacher with a radical vision, who lived in the forest in southern Thailand. Continue reading
No word has an independent, self-existent meaning. The meaning of every word depends upon the general agreement of those who use it.
Take the word Anger for example. See its meaning in the Buddha’s teaching, which has a similar meaning in widespread public use.
Certain lengthy comments on my social media platforms sometimes reveal an aggressive tone. I have received concern about such Comments from other readers, especially on Facebook.
Such hostility in the comments deter others from writing a comment. I see in recent months a significant drop in the number and diversity of Comments. Continue reading
A word, such as anger, gains its meaning through agreement and through the circumstances of its application. A word does not possess an inherent meaning.
For example, I hate you can express an intense dislike, a rage against another or against a group of people. Continue reading
The Buddha abides as the original voice of mindfulness. Mindfulness belongs in the body of his teachings/practices. The Buddha’s approach to mindfulness reveals a comprehensive exploration offering a great depth of insight. Continue reading