What Is Ethics (Sīla) in Buddhism?
Life often calls us to ask quiet, uncomfortable questions. Why do I feel uneasy after telling a lie, even a small one? Why do I lose sleep over a harsh...
Discover the core principles, key concepts, history, and early development of Buddhism—ideal for beginners and curious minds.
Life often calls us to ask quiet, uncomfortable questions. Why do I feel uneasy after telling a lie, even a small one? Why do I lose sleep over a harsh...
In every spiritual path, there comes a moment when ideals alone are no longer enough. We long not just to understand, but to live the teachings. To move from inspiration...
There are moments in life when we find ourselves standing at the edge of the unknown. A loved one has died. A child is sick. A sense of despair creeps...
In every spiritual journey, there comes a moment when the heart yearns not just for peace or protection, but for clarity. We want to truly see — to pierce through...
In a world often driven by self-interest, accumulation, and competition, the simple act of giving can feel both radical and refreshing. Many of us, at some point, sense that true...
Have you ever looked around and wondered why some people seem to live in constant suffering while others experience ease and joy? Why do some seem born into privilege and...
Why do our lives often feel like a cycle? We go through joy and sorrow, gain and loss, hope and despair—only to find ourselves returning to the same patterns. Even...
In times of uncertainty, pain, or confusion, we all search for something to hold on to — a place of safety, clarity, and peace. Some look to success, others to...
Life can often feel like a rushing river—pulling us from one thought, task, or worry to the next. Even when we pause to rest, our minds may remain agitated: filled...
Across temples, scriptures, and art throughout the Buddhist world, one image appears again and again—the lotus flower. Whether carved into ancient stone or painted in golden hues beside the Buddha’s...