The Essence of Buddha

Ryuho Okawa imparts, in simple and accessible language, his wisdom about the essence of Shakyamuni Buddha's philosophy of life and enlightenment. Okawa distills a way of life that anyone can…
The Essence of Buddha

Thoughts

Like the waves of the ocean, our thoughts may pass through the mind quite aimlessly, sweeping in and…

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Thoughts

Introspection

The key to reflecting with a “Right View” is to sieve through the perceptions that have swept into…

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Introspection

Self-reflection

Our candid thoughts are able to come to clear light as we sit alone in quiet meditation. This…

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Self-reflection

Spiritual Bonds

Human relationship is a chain of invisible bonds, and your success and failure in life have a lot…

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Spiritual Bonds

Right Concentration

“Right Concentration” is the liberation of the mind. Through self-reflection, your mind will amass true wisdom and the…

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Right Concentration

Right Mindfulness

“Right Mindfulness” is the practice of directing the will through self-reflection; cultivating a purposeful existence for the happiness…

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Right Mindfulness

Right Livelihood

The essence of “Right Livelihood” is to consider whether we can be proud of the way we have…

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Right Livelihood

Right Action

To live with “Right Action” you must first find the vocation that will bring your true potential to…

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Right Action

Right Speech

The goal of “Right Speech” is to always speak honestly and avoid complaining, lying, flattering and deceiving.

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Right Speech