Category Archives: buddhism

Tonglen explained – a practice for Helping Others

Posted on January 2, 2026 by webmaven

Sogyal Rinpoche suggests that seeing someone in pain, in person or on the news, could inspire us to meditate on compassion. “Any one of these sights could open the eyes of your heart to the fact of vast suffering in the … Continue reading →

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Self Inquiry and Direct Experience

Posted on June 7, 2025 by webmaven

For all of you on Facebook I highly recommend liking this page for daily quotes: https://www.facebook.com/discoveryourtrueself They are always well presented and provide different viewpoints for reflection and practice. From todays post: “Life is not a to-do list. It’s a … Continue reading →

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How to do a Reading

Posted on July 28, 2020 by webmaven

Listed below are some simple steps to help you in doing a prayer or reading. We don’t presume to tell anyone how to perform his or her spiritual practice. That is a personal matter left to the individual. What we present … Continue reading →

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Advice for the Moment of Death Tibetan Buddhism

Posted on April 29, 2020 by webmaven

This may well be the most important post I have ever shared. Very clear explanation of the Buddhist teachings which are relevant to our times. If you can listen to just the first 30 minutes you will get the gist … Continue reading →

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Some good Buddhist jokes

Posted on April 17, 2020 by webmaven

Right about now we all need a good laugh! Thanks to our friend Mark R for posting this… These jokes about Buddhist monks and Buddhism are a pretty accurate reflection. In fact, Buddhist jokes can help us have a better … Continue reading →

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How Can You Go Back to Normal?

Posted on April 13, 2020 by webmaven

The YouTube talk below featuring the brilliant scholar and translator Robert Thurman is about The Teaching of Vimalakirti, text also available as a free ebook. Toward the beginning of this very extensive sutra, the Buddha has shared an experience of … Continue reading →

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