So across this transient world, we build a web of likes and dislikes, demands and resistances to anchor our days, to make them subject to our wishes and to armour them against the very fears that these structures and barriers generate…
Buddhism
Recognising the Thinker, by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
There is another thing that I would like to say. The Buddha was totally awakened and saw the three times as clearly as if they were held in the palm of his own hand. The teachings are based on this immense clarity. We don’t have to speculate about whether the words of the Buddha are true or not…
Two Worlds make One, by Diana St Ruth
If we think the Buddha had a point, then we can take heart and make efforts in transforming our own minds and seeing that there is no outer world in turmoil as distinct from an inner one, that one is the other…
Words of love, Iida Toin
We have to realize that life cannot be always easy and pleasant. Suppose there is a…
Impermanence, Interdependence and Emptiness, Ringu Tulku
Short Buddhist video (about 8mins.) Ringu Tulku Rinpoche talks on the relationship between three understandings in Buddhist philosophy and how they go hand in hand: Impermanence, Interdependence and Emptiness…
The Point of Intersection between the timeless and time, by Ajahn Sumedho
Contemplate contentment and gratitude.
Know yourself, Mahesi Caplan
Short film (18mins) Perspectives on the Awakening Process, by Mahesi Caplan…
An introduction to Zen
Short video (4mins): ‘An introduction to Zen’