In the Buddha’s Words by Bhikkhu Bodhi
For many spiritual seekers today, the desire to learn directly from the Buddha’s teachings is strong—but the sheer volume and complexity of the Pāli Canon can be daunting. Where should...
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For many spiritual seekers today, the desire to learn directly from the Buddha’s teachings is strong—but the sheer volume and complexity of the Pāli Canon can be daunting. Where should...
In an age where mindfulness apps flourish, self-help philosophies echo Buddhist tones, and meditation cushions find their way into living rooms around the world, it is easy to forget a...
For many seekers, diving into the vast ocean of Buddhist texts can feel overwhelming. Which collection should you start with? How can you get close to the voice of the...
For many spiritual seekers, Buddhist texts can feel both inviting and intimidating. We may ask: Which teachings are most relevant for daily life? Which ones reveal the deeper nature of...
In the expansive garden of Buddhist scriptures, few texts shine as luminously or speak as radically as the Saddharma Pundarika Sutra—the “Sutra of the Lotus of the Wonderful Dharma,” more...
In the world of Buddhist literature, few texts carry the same quiet power as The Udāna. For those who feel daunted by the vastness of Buddhist teachings or overwhelmed by...
In the vast ocean of Buddhist scriptures, there are texts that dazzle with philosophical complexity and epic scope. Yet there are also smaller works—quieter, gentler—that seem to speak directly to...
In the journey of spiritual exploration, it is not uncommon for seekers to feel overwhelmed. The teachings of the Buddha — vast, nuanced, and profound — span thousands of discourses,...
For many spiritual seekers entering the path of Buddhism, the sheer breadth of available texts can feel overwhelming. With centuries of commentaries, diverse schools of thought, and countless sutras, where...
In the immense library of Mahayana Buddhist texts, few sutras offer such a revolutionary vision of spiritual life outside the monastery as the Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra. For those walking a...