The 5 precepts of Buddhism
Buddhism is a religion that has had a profound impact on human history. She was born in India over 2500 years ago, but... Read more >
Quotes about the present moment of the Buddha
Buddha did not hide his wisdom. His words were both lessons and encouragement. He taught about love, compassion,... Read more >
What is Emptiness in Buddhism?
Emptiness (or shunyata, in Sanskrit) is one of the most important and profound doctrines of Buddhism. This notion is fundamental to understanding the teaching … Read more >
Can Buddhist monks marry?
Buddhism has a very simple and profound message: to cultivate wisdom and inner well-being to live in peace. However, some religious practices... Read more >
The Master Sheet Player
Portrait of Sodô Yokoyama, disciple of Sawaki Kôdô and a wandering monk who played the sheet-flute. You could have met him anywhere. In … Read more >
Tosui's Abandonment
Portrait of a wise man who swapped his abbot's robes for beggars' clothes. It had been several moons now – so much so that it was hard… Read more >
Guelongma Palmo, or spiritual healing
Mythical founder of the famous practice of Nyoung-né, uniting fasting with prayer and recommended in times of epidemic, Guélongma Palmo is an important figure … Read more >
Short manual of Vajrayana
Presentation of the main Vajrayana schools The Vajrayana (“Diamond Vehicle”) designates the third vehicle of Buddhism after the Hinayana and the Mahayana. Appeared in… Read more >
Great wave, the colossus with a soul of clay. Or how to become what we are.
Sumo wrestler, Great Wave the trembling champion turned into an ocean without measure. Grande Vague's corpulence was like no other, … Read more >
The adversaries of the Buddha: Intrigue, ignorance, nothing can shake wisdom
We might think that the Buddha, the very incarnation of wisdom and goodness, only attracted admiration and devotion during his lifetime. Yet he… Read more >
The legend of Jayavarman VII, mysterious king of Angkor
The greatest ruler of the Khmer Empire was also its first Buddhist monarch, succeeding many Hindu kings. From the civilization of Angkor, we … Read more >
Vatthupama Sutta, the Cloth Sutra: The Comparison of Cloth
1. So I heard it. One day the Blessed One was staying at Savatthi, in the Grove of Jeta, the monastery of Anathapindika. There he addressed himself as... Read more >
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