We can see the original principle of existence in the life of a tree, a pebble, snow, the seasons and other forms in nature.
Buddhist meditation
The Buddha’s Discovery, by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
What happiness is and what it isn’t.
Putting the Buddha’s discovery into practice is no quick fix.
Animals do Zazen Naturally, by Zen Master Kozan Kato
So we have to do zazen. It’s the most important thing in the life of a human being.
Metta, by Ajahn Sumedho
A talk by Ajahn Sumedho. Loving-kindness (Metta) to oneself and others is one of the major teachings of Buddhism. 72 minutes.
Mindfulness and Meditation, by Ringu Tulku
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche explains the Buddhist understanding of mindfulness and meditation.
First steps into Buddhist meditation
You cannot change the past, arrange the future to suit yourself, or make other people say and do the things you want them to say and do. All of your power is contained within this moment, related to this particular body and mind. And this is a very powerful position to be in…
Short talk on Meditation by Ringu Tulku
Meditation is learning to have a stable mind. Topics include: joy, tranquillity, peace of the moment, emotions and reactions. 7mins.
A Journey from Humiliation to Humility, by Corrado Pensa
Humiliation is centred upon the work of ego, and humility is freedom from ego. These two words capture the gist of bondage and freedom, the gist of our practice. Maybe the only effort we need to make is to re-own the word ‘humility’ in its true sense, which often gets lost in a pseudo-humility. Hubert Benoit talks about ‘remaining motionless within humiliation’. He refers to ‘resting on the stone bed’ and ‘letting the humiliation alone.’ These are excellent descriptions of our practice; they have the strength to evoke what is beneficial, what is skilful, in transforming us…
Buddhism now 