- Why 'Impermanence' is One Secret to Joy
We usually think of impermanence as bad news, and often it is! But if we step back a bit we can see how impermanence can also provide us with resilience and even joy if we understand it wisely.
- How Karma Works (Even if You Don't Believe in Rebirth)
Karma can be understood as a this-life, psychological process. It can also be understood as deeply involved in the process of rebirth into other lifetimes. We'll consider both ways of approaching karma, and what the Buddha had to say…
- What Did the Buddha Say About Time?
Time is fundamental to lived experience, but it's also something we don't give much thought to. The Buddha had a complicated approach to time, both cosmological and practical. We will consider his views about past, present, and future,…
- Meditation: Focus on the Present Moment in Early Buddhist Practice
Much of Buddhist meditation practice involves a focus on the present moment. We'll look at the history behind such ideas with help from one recent paper by Anālayo that takes a look at mindfulness practices in early Buddhism. Then we'll…
- Overcoming Worry and Boredom: Coronavirus Practice
How can we work to overcome worry and boredom in our ordinary lives, or in an extraordinary circumstance like the Coronavirus? We will look at one practice from early Buddhism: focus on the present.