Great question dear reader, and one I had to deal with in the abstract myself long ago at the start of my marriage of 30 years.
Read moreAsk A Buddhist: Where does love fit into Buddhism?
Buddhism cultivates four kinds of love called the Boundless States, or the Four Immeasurables, none of which can be mistaken for romantic love, sentimentality or possessiveness.
Read moreAsk A Buddhist: Can Buddhism help with depression?
Buddhism stands on three foundational legs: virtue, concentration (the meditation practices) and wisdom. The three are inextricable in their effect on each other; however, I’m going to approach your question today through the leg of meditation practice as over the last decade or so a tremendous amount of neuroscience has validated the practical benefits of meditation for mind.
Read moreAsk A Buddhist: How did you become a Buddhist?
I became a Buddhist suddenly as well as gradually. But let me back up and tell a relevant anecdote.
Read moreAsk A Buddhist, Ask An Ajahn: What does Buddhism value most?
As I knew I’d be surrounded by plenty of experts while in Thailand this past April, I brought with me a backlog of Ask a Buddhist questions.
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