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Explore practical articles based on The Teachings of The Buddha. Learn about Enlightenment, meditation, mindfulness, the development of wisdom, and how to apply The Teachings in daily life.
The Teachings of The Buddha, based on the early Buddhist discourses preserved in The Pāli Canon—the largest and most complete collection of The Buddha’s Teachings.
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The Teachings of The Buddha: A Beginner’s Guide to The Path to Enlightenment
Discover the foundational Teachings of The Buddha and how they form a complete Path to Enlightenment. This beginner’s guide explains The Four Noble Truths, The Eight Fold Path, The Five Precepts, Kamma, impermanence, non-self, meditation, and how to begin a daily practice.
David Roylance
How Do You Like to Play Catch with a Ball?
You cannot always control what other people throw your way, but you can choose how you respond. Using the simple example of playing catch with a ball, this article explores discernment, wisdom, expectations, and making wise decisions that produce more wholesome outcomes.
David Roylance
3 min read
You Cannot Control the Gecko
You cannot control what other people think, say, or do—but you can control your own choices and decisions. A humorous encounter with a gecko in Thailand reveals a simple lesson in wisdom and The Path to Enlightenment.
David Roylance
2 min read
Breathing Mindfulness Meditation in Buddhism: How to Practice Mindfulness of Breathing
Learn how to practice Breathing Mindfulness Meditation using the breath as an anchor to train the mind, develop mindfulness and concentration, and practice letting go.
David Roylance
12 min read
Loving-kindness Meditation in Buddhism: How to Practice Loving-kindness and Eliminate Anger
Loving-kindness Meditation trains the mind to develop goodwill towards all beings while gradually eliminating anger, hatred, ill will, hostility, and resentment. Learn how to establish this meditation practice and carry loving-kindness into daily life.
David Roylance
15 min read
What Is Ignorance in Buddhism? A Practical Guide to Wisdom and Seeing True Reality
What is ignorance in Buddhism? Ignorance is the unknowing of true reality and one of The Three Poisons that keeps the mind unEnlightened. Learn how wisdom, Right View, and practicing The Teachings of The Buddha gradually allow the mind to see true reality and progress toward Enlightenment.
David Roylance
11 min read
What Is Craving in Buddhism? Understanding Desire, Attachment, and the Cause of Discontentedness
What is craving, and why does the mind remain dissatisfied even after getting what it wants? Learn how craving, desire, and attachment cause discontentedness and how a Practitioner can train the mind to gradually let go.
David Roylance
13 min read
Why Do We Experience Discontentedness? Understanding Its Cause and Elimination
Why does the mind experience discontentedness? Learn the Buddhist meaning of dukkha, how craving and attachment cause the mind to become discontent, and how The Eight Fold Path leads to its complete elimination.
David Roylance
15 min read
What Is Non-Self in Buddhism? Getting “The Self” Out of The Way
Learn how attachment to self image, self identity, and personal existence view creates discontentedness—and how realizing Non-self supports a peaceful mind.
David Roylance
19 min read
What Is Impermanence in Buddhism? A Practical Guide to Change, Attachment, and Discontentedness
Everything in the world is constantly changing. Learn how understanding impermanence can help a Practitioner recognize attachment, reduce discontentedness, and train the mind through The Eight Fold Path.
David Roylance
16 min read
What Are The Three Poisons in Buddhism? A Practical Guide to Craving, Anger, and Ignorance
The Three Poisons—craving, anger, and ignorance—are deeply rooted conditions of the unEnlightened mind. Learn how they influence intentions, speech, actions, and Kamma, and how a well-developed life practice transforms them through generosity, loving-kindness, and wisdom.
David Roylance
16 min read
What Are The Five Precepts in Buddhism? A Practical Guide to Ethical Living
The Five Precepts in Buddhism provide practical guidance for reducing harm, developing moral conduct, supporting meditation, and making wise decisions throughout daily life while progressing on The Path to Enlightenment.
David Roylance
15 min read
What Is The Eight Fold Path in Buddhism? A Practical Guide to Enlightenment
The Eight Fold Path is the complete life practice taught by The Buddha for developing wisdom, moral conduct, and mental discipline. Learn how all eight factors work together to eliminate discontentedness and guide a Practitioner toward Enlightenment.
David Roylance
23 min read
The Teachings of The Buddha: A Beginner’s Guide to The Path to Enlightenment
Discover the foundational Teachings of The Buddha and how they form a complete Path to Enlightenment. This beginner’s guide explains The Four Noble Truths, The Eight Fold Path, The Five Precepts, Kamma, impermanence, non-self, meditation, and how to begin a daily practice.
David Roylance
24 min read
What Are The Four Noble Truths? A Buddhist Guide to Ending Discontentedness
The Four Noble Truths explain why the unEnlightened mind experiences discontentedness, what causes it, how it can be eliminated, and The Path to freedom.
David Roylance
18 min read
Buddhist Meditation for Beginners: How to Develop a Daily Practice
Learn how to begin Buddhist meditation and develop a consistent daily practice. This beginner-friendly guide explains Breathing Mindfulness Meditation, proper posture, managing a wandering mind, overcoming common obstacles, and gradually training the mind to cultivate greater mindfulness, concentration, peace, and wisdom.
David Roylance
15 min read
An Enlightened Being Is Not a Follower
Buddhism does not suggest Practitioners follow blindly. Learn why The Buddha encouraged careful investigation, direct practice, and independent verification—and how guidance from a wise Teacher can support personal wisdom without replacing your responsibility to think and practice for yourself.
David Roylance
6 min read
What Makes a True Ordained Practitioner or Buddhist Teacher?
Robes, titles, and positions do not by themselves make someone a genuine Ordained Practitioner or Buddhist Teacher. Learn how The Buddha emphasized conduct, restraint, honesty, wisdom, mental discipline, and diligent practice—and how Students can carefully evaluate a Teacher before accepting guidance.
David Roylance
9 min read
Buddhist Wisdom for Daily Life: How to Apply The Teachings Every Day
Learn how to apply The Teachings of The Buddha throughout daily life by training the mind, identifying craving, practicing The Eight Fold Path, using wise speech, meditating, practicing generosity, and making wholesome decisions.
David Roylance
23 min read
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