Vipassanā Kammathāna: The Path to Profound Insight in the Thai Forest Tradition As an academic examination of this profound contemplative practice, I shall elucidate the quintessential elements of Vipassanā Kammathāna...
Overcoming the Five Hindrances in Vipassanā Meditation The practice of Vipassanā meditation offers a profound path towards insight and liberation through the cultivation of mindful awareness. However, this journey is...
The Five Hindrances (Nīvaraṇa) and Their Removal in Vipassanā Practice 1. Understanding the Five Hindrances The pañca nīvaraṇāni (Five Hindrances) are mental obstacles that prevent the mind from attaining concentration...
The Practice of the 8-Fold Path step 1 – How to Develop Right Intention “Right Intention: Starting with the understanding of right intention, one must cultivate wisdom, love, compassion, and...
The Buddha’s Teaching on Tilakkhana: Understanding the 3 Marks of Existence In Buddhist philosophy, there are several key concepts that help us understand the nature of reality and our place...
Extinguishing of Sensual Craving through Perception leading to the Temporary Cessation of Suffering Nirodha, a Pali term translating to “cessation” or “extinction,” represents the pinnacle of Buddhist spiritual pursuit. It...
Animism is a belief system that posits the existence of spirits or supernatural forces residing in natural elements, animals, and objects. In Southeast Asia, animism has deep historical roots and...
Many people believe consciousness to be the main element of enlightenment, or requisite. This is in Buddha-Dhamma, a ridiculous idea, as the process of cessation in dependent origination includes the...
Vipassana Kammathāna is a profound approach to cultivating insight and mindfulness. Rooted in the Thai Forest Tradition Buddhism, Vipassana Kammathāna provides seekers with a transformative path that not only brings...
Cultivating Inner Harmony: Nurturing Positive Qualities to Overcome Negativity In the pursuit of personal growth and inner peace, one significant hurdle we often encounter is negativity. Whether it manifests as...
Once upon a time, in a land where wisdom bloomed like lotus flowers, there lived a young monk named Kavi, who possessed a gift unlike any other—he could levitate seven...
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled at the foot of a majestic mountain, there lived a wise teacher named Siddhartha. He was known as the Buddha, the...
Arahantship and Nibbāna: The Path to Enlightenment and the Cessation of Suffering Enlightenment, or Arahantship, is the ultimate goal of Buddhist practice. It is the state of complete liberation from...
The Paradox of Separation and Interconnectedness We often see ourselves as separate individuals, defined by our unique thoughts, emotions, and experiences. This sense of separation is a deeply ingrained belief,...
I Transcribed this teaching from an audio file recording of a Dhamma Teaching by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Please click the player t0 listen as you scroll down to read. This is...
The Goddess Sarasvati: A Comprehensive Introduction the Goddess, Attributed Meanings, and how to Worship Presenting You with a comprehensive guide on the Goddess Sarasvati, the Hindu deity of knowledge, arts,...
There is many a fake life advice guru making a profession out of people’s need or wish to be advised about their lives, and this i find to be unethical,...
Dhamma Diary ( Discovering How to Reverse Engineer Afflictive Emotions – Quantum Dhamma Diary #1) Sharing Experiences, both those which i have mastered, (and those which i have not, in...