After a decade or more years of studying the dhamma, I think I have gained an awful lot of knowledge. I certainly know a lot of Pali and Sanskrit words, and I am familiar with many discourses and sutta’s. I…
Knowledge or wisdom?
Tag: Pali
Buddhism: Technology for happiness
Merriam-Webster defines technology as: the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area. And it seems to me that The Buddha laid out clear step-by-step instructions for obtaining happiness. A technology, if you will, that is as effective today…
Rules of causality
OK, I am going to attempt to tackle the subject of Dependent Origination. Wish me luck! In Pali, the word is Paticcasamuppada. Say that one three times fast! :) I can tell you I have been doing a lot of…
Forget the funny words!
Mindful? Me? I think not my friends. Day after day I write these posts, and never consider that there may be many people reading this who are not Buddhist. When I use words like dharma, sangha, appamada, dukkha etc., what…
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…