- Is Solitary Buddhist Practice Selfish? (The "Lone Buddha" Path)
What would the Buddha say about the modern tendency to pursue quiet practice alone in our homes? Are there drawbacks or pitfalls to lone practice?
- Buddha's Advice On The Dangers Of Affection May Surprise You!
Affection can be dangerous, this is some of the surprising and even shocking advice the Buddha gives in the early suttas. I'll look at what the Buddha said about some of affection's problematic role in lay and monastic life, as well as…
- How To Be A Good Friend: Early Buddhist Teachings On Friendship
Friendship was very important in early Buddhism. I'll discuss what the Buddha had to say about friendship, as well as some key differences between true and false friends.
- Buddhism and Loneliness
We'll look at what the Buddha had to say about solitude and living an uncrowded life, and then turn to how the Buddha's advice can help us to reframe the problem of loneliness. Then we'll turn to two major problems associated with…
- The Early Ideal of the "Lone Buddha" or Paccekabuddha
What is the early ideal of the "lone Buddha" or Paccekabuddha/ Pratyekabuddha? We'll look at its historical development and an early poem that may indicate the lifestyle of the "lone Buddha".
- Finding Contentment
Can we find a practice that allows us to find contentment with our present life, particularly in the light of the Coronavirus and its effects? We will look at some discussions of the early Buddhist dharma that highlight contentment and…