What Are the Three Jewels?
One of the oldest ways of expressing faith in Buddhism is by taking refuge in the three jewels. Also known as the triple gem and
Category: Cyclic Existence
The Real Enemy by Dalai Lama
Now I would like to explain some benefits and merits of altruism and the good heart. The human and deva vehicles — the ultimate aim
Sexual Desire, by The Dalai Lama
Q: In the West it is thought that desire, especially sexual desire, is a problem because it is largely unconscious. It is also thought that
You Don’t Know For Sure Who Is Right
This is a hard one to stomach, but it’s true. How can we possibly know? We can hold long-cherished ideals, but the truth is, since
Karma, Continuation, and the Noble Eightfold Path Pt l,
“If we look at an orange tree we can see that it makes an effort every day to have a long continuation. Every day the
Cause and Effect
Good deeds can be compared to a pine tree. When we do a good deed it may not attract much attention, whereas evil may at
How to Have True Peace and Happiness
This restless mind is indeed a source of great suffering. Our mind is at all times craving for satisfaction from external objects: beautiful sights, music,
SIMILE: The Six Animals
“Suppose that a man, wounded and festering, were to go into a swampy jungle. Its sharp-bladed grasses would pierce his feet; its thorns would scratch
An Effective Way to Work With Our Mind
This thing we call mind is very wild. The human experience is full of unpredictability and paradox, joys and sorrows, successes and failures. We can’t
The Road to Nirvana
There’s an old saying that the road to hell is paved with good intentions, but that’s not really the case. The road to hell is