- The Deeper Freedom in Buddhist Renunciation
When we think of renunciation we often think in terms of giving up material things. But there's more to it than that. We'll look at this deeper aspect to renunciation practice, as well as a couple of key mistakes people make when…
- The Overlooked Practice of Buddhist Renunciation - What Are We Letting Go Of?
Renunciation practice is often overlooked in contemporary Buddhism, but it's central to the Eightfold Path. What is it, and how can we navigate it skillfully, in particular as laypeople living ordinary lives?
- The Hierarchy of Pleasures in Early Buddhism
What role did pleasure have to play in the Buddha's teaching? We'll look at the hierarchy of pleasures that the Buddha described, some of its paradoxes, and where it might lead us to understand the dharma better.