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This blog will be about Buddhism. ‘Oh! not another one,’ I hear you say. Well, yes but…
There are many great blogs on Buddhism as a religion and even more on Buddhism as a philosophy. I am writing about Buddhism as a way of life, which means there is no Buddhist jargon or dogma. It is not based in the metaphysical world, but has its feet planted firmly on this planet. It is easy to follow and practical. I use the Buddha’s early teachings as the blogs foundation, and explain them in a way that is relevant to your life today. You will find some of what I am going to write about in my books, ‘The Best Way To Catch A Snake’ and ‘Life’s Meandering Path.’ You may also follow Buddhism Guide on Facebook and Twitter. I hope you enjoy the blog. Feel free to give me feedback, as I love to hear other people’s views.
Being Human
Imagine no possessions I wonder if you can No need for greed or hunger A brotherhood of man Imagine all the people Sharing all the world... You may say I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us And the world will live as one A brotherhood of...
We just go through life taking it for granted
I live in Northern India and we have just had two days are very cold, driving rain. One of my students, Arun, looked out of his window and saw a young man sitting under a tree. He was soaking wet and shivering. Arun tried to encourage him to take shelter, but due to...
Are you a donkey pretending to be a cow?
What is the most favourable time to receive teachings? I believe it is when we are able to fully connect with the teaching. I don’t know about you, but I have sat through teachings and not really taken very much of them on board. I am physically there, but mentally I...
A Drop of Mindfulness
I think it's true to say, we spend most of our waking hours fixating on the past or the future. We relive painful experiences from our past, or construct elaborate scenarios of what we think may happen in the future - but very rarely does.This brings us untold mental...
How to achieve a life of balance and peace
Does our life depend on luck? Do you believe in destiny? Can people tell the future? What are the best lucky charms and omens? Gautama Buddha was asked these questions in the Mangala Sutra. However, he chose not to talk about how people take refuge in superstitions,...
Indulging in superstitions
For centuries people have been indulging in superstitions, lucky charms, omens, divinations and fortune-telling. They have used these things to help them make decisions and keep them from taking responsibility for their own actions. Some cultures still place a lot of...
The importance of a balanced life style
It is very important for us to have a balanced lifestyle. This means we have to live within our means. In the Vyagghapajja Sutra, Gautama Buddha stated this: “……. a householder knowing his income and expenses leads a balanced life, neither extravagant nor miserly,...
An open-mind starts with humility
I always feel that a humble person is easy to be around. They do not waste time on bragging about what they have, who they are or where they have been. They play down their achievements and are more attentive to other's needs. Image courtesy of Far ReachWhereas, the...
The virtue of patience
As the saying goes, 'patience is a virtue,' and it certainly is. It can also be an antidote to anger and hatred. However, it can actually be quite difficult to be patient. When I was in my twenties it was the one thing I had very little of. I had just been promoted to...
Appropriate Speech
Speech is a very powerful tool. If we hit someone, it will hurt for a short time and then go away. But if we verbally attack someone, those words can stay with them for many years. On the other hand, well thought out words can stop conflict, make friends and heal...