Online Buddhist Communities
Connecting with others on your journey can have a huge impact. Here is a list of some of the best forums on the internet for westerners to ask questions and connect with others. Forums More
What is samvega?
Samvega, the start of the Buddha’s path A Buddhist term that is defined as the sense of dismay, frustration, and urgency to the suffering of samsara. Or the suffering of Birth, old age, sickness, death, hunger, anxiety, dwelling on the past or future. Samvega is an essential emotion for training. “The oppressive sense of shock,…
What is true happiness?
True Happiness Explained Happiness ultimately drives the human conditon. It is what we all crave and in this world there are many different types. The happiness we strive for in this practice is a happiness that is lasting. True Happiness is hard to come by but it is the goal of the spiritual practice. Try…
What is Samsara?
Samsara explained In Buddhism Samsara can be described as a cycle of rebirth. It’s definition is literally “perpetual wandering”. It is the beginning-less cycle of birth, existence, death. Samsara is the unbroken chain of the Five Aggregates which constantly change Moment to moment. These moments flow continuously one upon another through inconceivable periods of time. …
The Triple Gem
The Triple Gem, also known as the Three Jewels or the Triratna, is a central concept in Buddhism that represents the three core aspects of the tradition: the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha. These three components serve as a refuge and a source of guidance for Buddhists on their spiritual journey. This essay will explore the significance of the Triple Gem in Buddhist practice and its role in fostering spiritual growth and development.
Buddhist Dictionary
Upon your introduction into Theravada Buddhism you may come across many Pali terms or words that you may not know. Below is a quick list of common ones. As well as a download to a dictionary for much more. Ajaan (Thai): Teacher; mentor. Arahant: A person who has abandoned all ten of the fetters that bind the…
The Five Precepts – Buddhism
Buddhism is often associated with meditation and spiritual development, but it also has a strong ethical component. One of the most important aspects of this is the Five Precepts, a set of guidelines for ethical living. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at what the Five Precepts are, why they are…
Access to Insight
Access to Insight is one of if not the most prolific websites on Theravada Buddhism on the internet. For a lot of practitioners today it is their first resource on their journey. Access to Insight is a website that provides a collection of Buddhist texts and translations, as well as teachings and practices from the…
What is Theravada Buddhism?
Also known as the Doctrine of The Elders. Practiced mostly in Thailand, Burma, and Sri Lanka.
Considered to be the closest way of practice to how The Buddha would have taught 2,500 years ago.
Theravada practices the original teachings to gain freedom from the Samsara.