Andrew Olendzki shares all that made the Buddha one of the most radical people who ever lived.
What Mindfulness Is (Not)
You can’t reduce mindfulness to just a single idea. Andrew Olendzki unpacks its many meanings in classical Buddhism.
The Real Practice of Mindfulness
Photo by Bjarte Alvestad.As mindfulness becomes an increasingly popular concept, it is often mistaken for just “being in the moment.” Andrew Olendzki examines the Abhidharma teachings to uncover what mindfulness practice really is and how it works.
Commentary: Walking the Talk
Andrew Olendski looks at why our wise teachers can, sometimes, behave in what appears like an unwise manner.
No-Self 2.0
Andrew Olendzki reviews “The Self Illusion: How the Social Brain Creates Identity” by Bruce Hood.
Forum: Does Buddhism Make You Happier?
Debating the Third Noble Truth: three teachers discuss what the Buddha meant when he promised the “end of suffering”.
What is Papañca?
Papañca as defined by Andrew Olendzki, the editor of Insight Journal.
What is Nibbida?
Nibbida as defined by Andrew Olendzki, a Pali scholar.