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The words awake, awakened, and woke are used frequently in modern society. Some people proudly describe themselves as “awake,” while others use the word “woke” in a negative or political context. But what does it truly mean to be awake? Long before these words became part of modern culture, The Buddha taught about awakening. In fact, the title Buddha refers to one who has awakened—an individual whose mind has developed profound wisdom and become free from the causes of disc

The Buddha taught over 2,500 years ago. He taught The Path to Enlightenment guiding countless beings to a mental state that is peaceful, calm, serene, and content with joy that is permanent, where the mind has eliminated 100% of all discontent feelings such as sadness, anger, frustration, irritation, annoyance, guilt, shame, fears, boredom, loneliness, shyness, jealousy, resentment, stress, anxiety, etc. Immediately following the death of The Buddha (i.e. Gotama Buddha), The

Students often ask how they can remain unaffected when others speak to them aggressively, unkindly, impolitely, or with hostility. The Teachings of The Buddha provide practical guidance for training the mind so that the speech and actions of others do not disturb its peace. Their Speech Reflects Their Practice When someone chooses to speak aggressively, unkindly, dishonestly, or disrespectfully, that is their practice. Their speech reflects the condition of their mind and the

It is important that, more and more, you develop the ability to understand “true reality” and make wise decisions. This is how you will progress towards Enlightenment, were the mind is completely peaceful, calm, serene, and content with joy - permanently.

In order to attain Enlightenment, an individual would need to eliminate gossip and slander from their life practice. As long as one is gossiping and slandering, the mind is still polluted with craving, anger, and ignorance (unknowing of true reality), which are described as The Three Poisons, The Three Unwholesome Roots, or The Three Fires and will lack the ability to experience Enlightenment. As part of The Eight Fold Path, The Path to Enlightenment, The Buddha taught as par

To learn, reflect on, and practice The Teachings of The Buddha with the goal of attaining Enlightenment, a Practitioner needs to be willing to think independently rather than simply follow the masses. This does not mean rejecting the guidance of a wise and knowledgeable Teacher. A Teacher can explain The Teachings, provide direction, and help a Practitioner understand how to walk The Path to Enlightenment. However, each Practitioner must still investigate The Teachings, refl

In recent months and years, numerous news stories have reported serious misconduct by individuals presenting themselves as Ordained Practitioners or Buddhist Teachers. These reports have included gambling, drug use, drug trafficking, purchasing sexual services, sexual abuse, and other deeply harmful behavior. Such conduct is entirely contrary to what most people would think is wise of someone serving as an Ordained Practitioner or a Teacher of The Teachings of The Buddha. It