In the quest for freedom from suffering, two prominent Buddhist traditions offer distinct yet complementary approaches: the Mahayana and Vipassana traditions. Both are rooted in the Buddha’s teachings and aim...
In our daily lives, it’s common to blame external circumstances for our unhappiness. We might think we’re suffering because we lack money, relationships, or recognition. However, the Buddha’s Second Noble...
Meditation is an ancient technique practiced by many traditions worldwide, such as Hinduism, Yoga, Buddhism, Sikkhism, Sufism or Taoism. As we have seen in previous articles, meditation is key to...
The Buddha was an ordinary human who attained enlightenment through his own efforts and dedicated his life to sharing his wisdom to help others do the same. His first teaching,...
Happiness is something we all want. This universal desire connects every sentient being, whether human or animal. Despite this shared aspiration, we rarely ask ourselves what happiness really is, and...
For over 2,500 years, people have been investigating the nature of the mind. They used this knowledge as tool to transform the mind, in order to transcend dissatisfaction and achieve...
Entering the world of Buddhism can be confusing, as there are many different traditions out there. However, it’s important to understand that the Buddha did not intend to create a...
When I first discovered the Buddhist world, I was confused about all the personalities and famous teachers that everyone seems to know about. Here is a short introduction to some...
We all want pleasure. Whenever we have a positive experience, we feel pleasure, making us want to repeat the experience. Dopamine is what connects experience with pleasure.