- Playfulness on the Path: The Buddha and Humor
Was the Buddha serious all the time? Or did he sometimes use humor and satire to teach lessons? We'll consider the Buddha's attitude towards laughter as well as his use of humor and satire in teaching and debating. Then we'll consider…
- The Buddha's Lessons on Skillful Communication
Communication is a critical life skill, particularly in the contemporary world of 24/7 social media. We'll look at what the Buddha had to say about skillful speech and apply it to communication more broadly. We will also look at examples…
- Buddha on Anger and Hatred
What did the Buddha have to say about anger and hatred? Did he distinguish between the two, and what should we do about them? We'll look at a few of the key early discourses of the Buddha for answers.
- Buddhism Dealing with Negativity
How does Buddhism help us to deal with negativity? Negativity can be a real drain on our energy and efforts. We will look at some elements of the early teachings that help us to put negativity in its proper context and learn to escape its…