The Human Papers: an extract
Monk of the World “They have always told me that the first time is the worst, so I should cultivate fear before I jump or enter the freezing torrent […]
Monk of the World “They have always told me that the first time is the worst, so I should cultivate fear before I jump or enter the freezing torrent […]
Glorious Death? Human beings are curious of and frightened by their own death and the death of others they love. Death is taboo to most of us, and it is understandable that the complete unknown is terrifying so we evade it, clinging to what we know even more tightly.
The assembly of distinguished monks and dignitaries under the twin Sala trees implored the Buddha for his final instructions and blessings about how bodhisattvas in the Land Immovable (in Nirvana)
In Japan, the death day of Shakyamuni Buddha falls on 15th February. Everyone has heard of the Buddha, but in case this is your first meaningful acquaintance with him, here
The Buddha made it clear that we should create and maintain bonds with the universe even though we have been born into human life. The Cathars also were constantly
Dharmata or Tatatha: the nature or essence of fully enlightened Buddhas. So, what is a fully enlightened Buddha? It sounds scary and unreachable for most of us. It also