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In a small child’s world, anything can happen. A child will wait for hours until a line of tiny dwarfs appear from behind a bookshelf. It is simply an innocent, childlike act. But if an adult were to do the same, they would be accused of…

The previous installments of this Satipaṭṭhāna series described how to cultivate mindfulness in seated meditation and walking meditation. In this article, let us learn how to be mindful in everyday activities. If you know how to…

All things in the world possess an inherent nature. From the material to the spiritual, every realm has its own characteristic or, put simply, a realistic nature. In line with the Buddha’s teaching, the simplest and most accessible example…

The secret behind the progress of many nations is their respect for law. From that respect for law arises a further quality; it is upright conduct. In Buddhism, too, discipline, known as Vinaya, appears as a foundational principle. For the…

Although nothing can be believed or proven with absolute certainty, faith is the nature of one's mind regarding its stability. Every person has various beliefs about their life and the world they experience. Different belief systems are…

Absent a normative ethical framework, society lacks the basis for a credible appraisal of human values. Individuals who adhere to such a framework render prosocial conduct intelligible within the social order; hence, ethical development is…

By Dr Damenda Porage This non-duality is further illuminated by the central polarity of Wisdom (Prajna or Shunyata) and Compassion (Karuna or Upaya). Wisdom, understood as voidness, represents the indestructible, diamond-like nature that…

By Dr Damenda Porage  Imagine a place where ancient prophecies guide a nation, where fierce deities offer counsel, and where a single word can shape destiny. In the heart of Tibetan Buddhism lies such a place: Nechung. More than just a…