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Who Was the Buddha?

by Barbara O'Brien| March 16, 2021

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.

Creating an Enlightened Society

by Thich Nhat Hanh| February 9, 2021

Creating an Enlightened Society

Now more than ever, says Thich Nhat Hanh, we need a global ethic of compassion, understanding, and peace. Here’s how Buddhism can help.

In the Moments of Non-Awakening

by Larry Yang| January 31, 2021

In the Moments of Non-Awakening

Larry Yang takes an honest look at what it means to be a dharma teacher who hasn’t been, and doesn’t imagine ever being, enlightened.

Everything Is Enlightenment

by Joan Sutherland| November 18, 2020

Everything Is Enlightenment

Enlightenment is everywhere we look, says Joan Sutherland — we can choose to notice it, but at the same time, we can also trust that it will find us, wherever we are.

Six Kinds of Loneliness

by Pema Chödrön| November 18, 2020

Six Kinds of Loneliness

To be without a reference point is the ultimate loneliness. It is also called enlightenment.

How Mindfulness Leads to Enlightenment

by Melvin McLeod| September 28, 2020

How Mindfulness Leads to Enlightenment

Melvin McLeod on how Buddhism uses mindfulness to develop the wisdom that frees us from suffering.

Starting From Enlightenment

by Juhn Ahn| September 23, 2020

Starting From Enlightenment

Juhn Ahn reviews “Cultivating Original Enlightenment” by Robert E. Buswell Jr.

You Are Already Enlightened

by Guo Gu| June 12, 2020

You Are Already Enlightened

Guo Gu, a longtime student of the late Master Sheng Yen, presents an experiential look at the Chan practice of silent illumination.

Why Evan Thompson Isn’t a Buddhist

by Sam Littlefair| January 31, 2020

Why Evan Thompson Isn’t a Buddhist

A conversation with scholar Evan Thompson about his new book “Why I Am Not A Buddhist” and why Western Buddhism could use more non-Buddhist friends.

What Are the Five Powers?

by Lion's Roar Staff| November 15, 2019

What Are the Five Powers?

The five powers are a set of qualities that work in a sequence to support awakening.

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