- The Paradox of Effort in Buddhist Practice
We make effort toward a goal, and yet often our conception of that goal itself becomes a hindrance to our advancement along the path. We'll investigate this central paradox in Buddhist practice, and how to negotiate a balanced effort in…
- Practicing Buddhist Right Effort: the Path Has to Be Walked
What is Right Effort in Buddhism, and how is it key to practicing the Eightfold Path? We'll look at the four types of Right Effort, picking out one practice that illustrates each.
- Effort and Non Effort in Buddhist Practice
"Right effort" is part of the Eightfold Path of Buddhist practice. It's also said that there is no effort to be made, and that non-effort is the appropriate way to approach practice. What's going on here, and can we reconcile these ideas?
- Discovering the Path of Right Effort: Buddha's Surprising Recommendation to Preserve
Right Effort in Buddhist practice has four aspects. The fourth aspect is that of "preservation", and it has some shocking aspects. What does it mean, and how can we practice with it?
- Discovering the Path of Right Effort: Developing Towards Enlightenment
Right Effort in Buddhist practice has four aspects. The third aspect is known as "development". What is this effort to develop, and how can we practice with it?
- Discovering the Path of Right Effort: the Power of Giving Up
Right Effort in Buddhist practice has four aspects. The second aspect is that of "giving up". What does this mean and how can we put it into practice?
- Discovering the Path of Right Effort: Restraint for Inner Peace
Right Effort in Buddhist practice has four aspects. The first of these is the effort to restrain. What does that mean, and how can we work with it?
- What is Right Effort?
Right effort is one of the more overlooked aspects of the Eightfold Path but may also be one of the most important. We'll discuss the four parts of right effort and how to distinguish effort from "efforting". Images in this video from the…