Tag: Nirvana

Buddhism: What’s the point?

During last nights dhamma talk and discussion, someone asked Bhante Sujatha what the goal was in meditation. This got me thinking today about how goal oriented our society really is. There seems to be nothing in our lives that is…

Wholesome and skillfull

The words “skillful” and “unskillful” (Pali: Kusala and Akusala) are Buddhist terms for talking about the ethical status of our actions. A wholesome mind brings about a state of wholesome speech and actions. This is Kusala. Any thoughts that  are…

My personal temple

During meditation last night, thoughts of this personal temple were flashing through my mind. I can see that most of us have an elevated sense of self. In many things we have a sense of entitlement. One only needs to…

Nirvana for dummies

Once again, my little girl has motivated me to be a better person by asking a seemingly simple question. She asked me if I believe in rebirth or reincarnation. It hit me like a ton of bricks, because I never…

What’s up Upasaka?

Upasaka (masculine) and Upasika (feminine) are the Buddhist terms for laypeople that have taken the Five Precepts and are devout followers of Buddha’s teaching and the Triple Gem. The five vows to be held by upāsakas are referred to as…