Why would I experiment of holding a view if I am not sure it's true? This experiment can cause you to learn something beyond your current knowing—through direct experience.

The mindful recitation of Seven-Branch Prayer, which is often done inside another practice—like Green Tara, for example— epitomizes all the practices of gathering the accumulations as well as the purification of harmful deeds, thoughts, or speech and also of obscurations.

In Buddhism, the concept of the 'unbounded view' typically refers to the perception of reality that transcends narrow, limited perspectives.

The choice between practicing Mahayana or Vajrayana Buddhism is deeply personal and depends on individual inclinations, aspirations, and circumstances.

In Buddhism, "tendrel" (Tibetan: རྟེན་འབྲེལ་) refers to the concept of interdependence or interconnectedness. It is closely related to the Buddhist principle of dependent origination (pratītyasamutpāda), which teaches that all phenomena arise in dependence upon causes and conditions.

Compassion is the wish that the suffering of others be relieved. It's also the wish that the causes of that suffering be dispelled. When learning compassion practices, people sometimes express fear. What are we afraid of?

There are two kinds of doubt in practice. One is a hindrance. One is an essential element of a functional practice. The later is necessary for a sustainable spiritual life. We all have both kinds—it's good to know the difference.

Don't you wish your ease and joy were 'indestructible'? They are? Wait! What? Yes... Buddhism can help you find the joy that does not end and does not depend on outer circumstances.

In this episode we look at 4 ways to experience more joy. Because... you need this. We all do.

This episode includes verses about Joy from the Dhammapada. These are teachings of the Buddha. Here's how to activate this advice, 2500 years later, in the midst of all our challenges in modern life.