The Kalama Sutta is one of the Buddha’s teachings that encourages critical thinking and independence of thought. The famous phrase “Believe nothing” reflects the idea that we should not accept teachings blindly or rely solely on tradition, authority, or scripture. Instead, we should examine things for ourselves and only accept them if they are reasonable, […]
In Buddhist psychology, the mind is often divided into three aspects or levels: the unconscious, the conscious, and the wisdom mind. Each plays a distinct role in our mental and spiritual processes. Here’s how these parts relate to the Buddha’s teachings: 1. Unconscious Mind: What It Is: Buddha’s Perspective: 2. Conscious Mind: What It Is:
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“The religion of the future will be a cosmic religion. It should transcend a personal god and avoid dogma and theology. Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things, natural and spiritual, as a meaningful unity. Buddhism answers this description.” This
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The Doctor’s Perspective on Healing Mental Suffering A doctor might explain that these mental causes operate like a poorly managed mental “ecosystem,” where unhealthy patterns feed into and worsen one another. Just as a chronic illness requires lifestyle adjustments alongside medicine, addressing these mental causes requires deliberate effort, such as Insightful practices, cognitive restructuring, and
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One day, the Buddha was walking with his disciples along a beach. He paused, knelt down, and started drawing lines and shapes in the sand with a stick. His disciples were curious and asked, “Master, what are you doing?” The Buddha smiled and said, “I am making plans for the future.” The disciples laughed, knowing
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Imagine you’re going on a long hike. At the start of your journey, you’re carrying a small bag with just a few things you need. But as you walk, you start picking up more and more stuff—things that you think you might need, or things you just can’t let go of, like memories, regrets, fears,
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