Tag: goodwill

How to pick a good teacher

good teacher

Recently someone new to Buddhism asked the question of how to pick a good teacher. I found this to be a very powerful question, and one that I would not want to answer frivolously. Also, I can see clearly that…

In the beginning there was light

in the beginning

I began this Blog almost three years ago with the simple idea of sharing my experiences and observations along life’s path. This path of course being one that has a foundation based in the teachings of the Buddha. In the…

A Buddhist training regimen

training

Believe it or not, at one point in my life many years ago, I was an intensely dedicated body builder. And one of the most important aspects I learned about proper training was to breathe correctly. Getting a good supply…

Buddhism by the numbers

numbers

The four divine abodes (brahma-viharas in Pali) are the Buddha’s foundational teachings – the ones that connect most directly with our intention of liberation. Referred to as divine because they encompass immaculate and Godlike qualities. Metta: loving-Kindness, goodwill Karuna: compassion…