- What Did the Buddha Teach About Emotions?
In early Buddhism emotions are both unproblematic features of our mental environment, and things to be cultivated or transformed, depending on the case. We will look at these aspects of emotions, and how we can work towards a healthy…
- Origins of the Buddhist Earth Touching Gesture
One of the most well-known images of the Buddha shows him touching the earth at the time of his enlightenment. Yet no mention is made of such a gesture in the early texts. Where, when, and why did it arise?
- Learn Calm: an Elements Practice from Early Buddhism
An early Buddhist practice with the four elements leads us to equanimity and calm with the ups and downs of life. We'll look at that practice in this video with reference to a few early texts.
- Learn Not to Take it Personally: a Non-Self Elements Practice in Early Buddhism
One of the key practices in early Buddhism that often gets overlooked is a practice with the four elements leading to an experiential understanding of non-self. I'll look at that practice with reference to several early texts.