#buddhanet

[lovejam]

LETTING GO If we contemplate desires and listen to them, we are actually no longer attaching to them; we are just allowing them to be the way they are. Then we come to the realisation that the origin of suffering, desire, can be laid aside and let go of.

LETTING GO

[panatmansam]

The Sutta Nipata. If you prefer to get your Buddhism directly from the Buddha himself then this is for you. These discourses are among the earliest in the canon. You can read or download the pdf for free here

[inspiration-for-the-self]

[cycleserf-blog-blog]

An exceptionally informative exposition on the topic of faith and reason in Buddhism. It describes how the Buddha conveyed both useful and relevant information to sceptics versus disciples who have experienced through their own practice and dedication the deeper truths of the Buddha’s message.

The source text is the Kalama Sutta described further at http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/kalama1.htm

[humblespiritsharing]

"The Buddhist Idea About Life"

Although Buddhism began about 2,500 years ago, the Teachings are still strong today, and there are growing numbers of students and Buddhists all around the world. This is not a tradition of the past, but a growing part of life in the modern world. 

As a way of life, Buddhism aims to teach people how to grow in maturity and wisdom so that they may understand themselves better and learn more about the world in which they live. Many Buddhist studies teach about everyday life and how to cope with the events and situations common to all people. From this basic level, Buddhism aims to help its students develop attitudes towards life that will improve their relationships with family, friends and the people in our daily lives. Buddhist students also learn practices to develop their minds so that they can experience life in a true way, rather than as the mind imagines it to be.

I encourage anyone curious about Buddhism to visit www.buddhanet.net

[templeofheart-blog]

Probably one of the best.

Enjoy it!