Uposatha is a term used in Buddhism to refer to days of special observance that are intended to deepen one’s spiritual practice and reflect on the Buddhist path. These days are observed by lay practitioners as well as monastics, and are an important aspect of the Buddhist calendar. The Uposatha days are based on the…
There are thousands of books on Buddhism which can easily be overwhelming for newcomers or even people well versed that just need to get grounded. Here are some of my favorite books I’ve come across and some of the best free works you can find. All of these books will always be free and open…
Typically Buddhist literature starts you off learning about the Four Noble Truths but for most people it’s just far too difficult to fully understand. It can take years of spiritual progress to really internalize them. Even The Buddha put the Four Noble Truths towards the end of the initial training. Buddhism is a paradoxically simple…
From: The Buddhist Society of Western Australia Simply said Buddhism is a teaching to abstain from all evil, to cultivate good, and to purify one’s mind. Introduction For more than 2,500 years, the religion we know today as Buddhism has been the primary inspiration behind many successful civilizations, the source of great cultural achievements and…