- Why the Buddha Taught You TO Think
We're often told that meditation means emptying the mind. But the Buddha's own path to enlightenment tells a different story. We explore how Right Intention (sammā saṅkappa) and two famous suttas show that practice isn't about stopping…
- Why You Don't Do What You Know You Should
How often does it happen that we know what to do and yet don't do it? In the West this is often chalked up to "weakness of the will", but the Buddha had a different diagnosis.
- Practicing Buddhist Right Intention: Touching Base with What's Skillful
What is Right Intention in Buddhism, and how can we put it into practice? We'll look at the three traditional aspects of Right Intention, and consider practices that relate to them.
- What is Right Intention?
As we traverse the path, the quality of our intention is of great importance. What are the three key aspects of Right Intention? We'll try to answer that question in this video. Thanks for watching!