Samatha Meditation For Better Concentration
In this post, I will quickly and efficiently teach you everything you need to know about Samatha Meditation. To begin, there are two primary methods of meditation that the Buddha Continue Reading →
Buddhist Sculpture Blog
Welcome to the Buddhist Sculpture Blog, where I write about the origins and meaning behind handcrafted Buddhist sculpture made in Patan, Nepal. Each post traces how Buddha and Bodhisattva designs have evolved over 2,500 years, and how Tibetan Buddhism reshaped Buddhist art after its arrival in the 8th century CE. Nepal has served as the workshop for Tibetan monasteries for over a thousand years, and the Tantric roots of that tradition give Nepali statues and thangka paintings their distinctive complexity. Browse the posts below for a closer look at Tibetan Buddhist sculpture, Buddhist philosophy, and the practice behind the pieces.
How To Practice Vipassana at Home
To experience the benefits of practicing Vipassana meditation at home it must be done correctly. This involves the proper Vipassana practice technique, sufficient self preparation and a conducive home environment. Continue Reading →
Introduction to Vipassana Meditation
Vipassana is the Pali word for meditation. However, meditation in the Buddhist sense of the word is not the same as secular meditation. For example, meditation can be used to Continue Reading →
The 6 Perfections of Buddhism
Developing the 6 Perfections of Buddhism is the ultimate Buddhist objective. As a result, Buddhists can transcend the objective of western religions – Heaven. Believe it or not, western religions Continue Reading →