Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
Written by Ben Graffam. If you’ve been in a sangha, you’ve had conversations about the nature of Buddhism. Perhaps they have been deep and reflective and moved your practice forward. But perhaps they were, on occasion, dismissive. People comment that Buddhism is long...
Sep 18, 2024 | Blog
This reading was given during one of our Deeper Dive in The Dharma sessions. On one occasion the Blessed One was staying near Rajagaha in the Bamboo Grove, the Squirrel’s Sanctuary. Then Talaputa, the head of an acting troupe, went to the Blessed One and, on arrival,...
Sep 18, 2024 | Blog
Enjoy a few simple notes from one of our Deeper Dive in The Dharma sessions and a lecture given by our teacher. The Noble Eightfold Path Wise View Wise Intention Wise Speech Wise Action Wise Livelihood Wise Effort Wise Mindfulness Wise Concentration Definition of Wise...
Sep 16, 2024 | Blog
Buddhism emphasizes the cultivation of wisdom, ethical conduct, and mental discipline. One of the core teachings that encompasses these principles is the Noble Eightfold Path, a guide to ethical and mental development leading to enlightenment and cessation of...