Talk by Richard Gombrich in which he explores the difficult issue of whether we can know what the Buddha taught, using the Pali texts as his basis. 46 minutes.
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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…
Teachings of the Buddha to his son Rahula talk by Corrado Pensa
Reflecting on intention, desire and action. by Corrado Pensa (33 mins. 2006)
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…
Emotional Habits, by Ajahn Sumedho
We talk about the doors to the deathless, but it’s not something out there, something remote or hidden. The Buddha pointed to this mindfulness—this is the path to the deathless…
Buddhism Now 2012 in review
Happy New Year! Buddhism Now blog 2012 in review. Take a look…
Greetings from Buddhism Now
Season’s greetings from all at Buddhism Now and Buddhist Publishing Group
Right Speech, by Ajahn Sumedho
‘I’m going to vow not to talk badly about anybody! I’m not going to gossip any more. If I speak it will just be on the dhamma! I’m not going to talk about worldly things like politics and football or anything like that.’ Then you have tea with…