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The Four Noble Truths

by Jan Willis| February 1, 2021

The Four Noble Truths

Buddhist teacher and scholar Jan Willis on the Buddha’s central teaching — his diagnosis and cure for suffering.

This Is the Origin, This Is the Cessation

by Thanissaro Bhikkhu| November 26, 2020

This Is the Origin, This Is the Cessation

Teachings on the Four Noble Truths from Handful of Leaves, Thanissaro Bhikkhu’s new translations of selected suttas from the Pali Canon.

Who Was the Buddha?

by Barbara O'Brien| July 7, 2020

Who Was the Buddha?

“Buddha” means “one who is awake.” The Buddha who lived 2,600 years ago was not a god. He was an ordinary person, named Siddhartha Gautama.

What Is Suffering?

by Sam Littlefair| April 30, 2020

What Is Suffering?

Nine teachers explain what suffering is, how we feel it, and why it isn’t a condemnation — it’s a joyous opportunity.

What do Americans know about Buddhism? “Not much,” say most.

by Martine Panzica| July 26, 2019

What do Americans know about Buddhism? “Not much,” say most.

One-fifth of survey respondents incorrectly said that Buddhists believe in an “immortal soul,” and most said they don’t personally know a Buddhist.

Illness and the Buddha’s Prescription

by Toni Bernhard| November 2, 2018

Illness and the Buddha’s Prescription

The Buddha knew that illness is a natural part of human life. Toni Bernhard shares how the first noble truth has helped her gracefully accept being chronically ill.

The Message of the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths

by Sylvia Boorstein| July 30, 2018

The Message of the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths

The message of Buddha’s Four Noble Truths is that paying attention and seeing clearly lead to behaving impeccably in every moment on behalf of all beings.

Deer to the Heart

by Andrea Miller| May 30, 2018

Deer to the Heart

Even if you don’t think much about them, they’re always present. Andrea Miller reexamines something we all might have missed in the meaning of the quiet, watchful deer.

What Are the Four Noble Truths?

by Melvin McLeod| March 12, 2018

What Are the Four Noble Truths?

These four truths are called noble because they liberate us from suffering. They are the Buddha’s basic teaching, encapsulating the entire Buddhist path.

Between Arhat and Bodhisattva

by Ajahn Amaro| October 17, 2016

Between Arhat and Bodhisattva
Therevada Ajahn Amaro Arhat Bodhisattva Lion's Roar Buddhadharma BuddhismPhoto by Masao Yamamoto.

Ajahn Amaro examines the arguments for and against the arhat and bodhisattva ideals that define and too often divide the Buddhist traditions. He suggests a way out of the polarizing debate.

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