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 >
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 >
The Vesak, kesako?
The Venerable Dagpo Rinpoche and Nyanadharo, and Doctor Trinh Dinh Hy decipher this popular celebration, during which every Buddhist can renew his commitment to … Read more >
The Four Mansions of Brahma
Love, compassion, infinite joy and equanimity form what are called the four mansions of Brahmâ (Brahmâ-vihâra). These attitudes, holy par excellence, are… Read more >
Samadhi
Decryption of a false linguistic twin brother. Associated with the notions of dhyana (1) and bhavana (2), samadhi is one of the terms used by … Read more >
paramita
Para-what? Small definition of a major concept. The paramitas are the essential practices of Mahayana. They constitute the phase of achievement of what is called bodhicitta... Read more >
Love in the Mahayana
What is hidden behind this catch-all term that sometimes makes us do anything? Subhûti asked the Buddha: "How does one stand in the vehicle of... Read more >
Dukkha, the “malaise”
Another reading of the roots of malaise. Evil is triple in Buddhism and bears the Sanskrit name of trivisa, the "three venoms", to... Read more >
Reality according to Buddhism
Pratityasamutpada or the system of co-appearance of phenomena, another name for vacancy. The expression pratityasamutpada appears very early in Buddhism, from the second teaching of the Buddha. … Read more >
A few drops of the Buddhist ocean
In a few paintings, Venerable Dagpo Rinpoche and Marie-Stella Boussemart outline a panoramic vision of Buddhism. From the life of the Buddha to the wheel of … Read more >
A few drops of the Buddhist ocean
In a few paintings, Venerable Dagpo Rinpoche and Marie-Stella Boussemart outline a panoramic vision of Buddhism. From the life of the Buddha to the wheel of … Read more >
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