Mindworks Meditation & Buddhist Path

Four exercises that help cultivate awareness in a busy life

Brief mindfulness exercises can be beneficial for meditators of all levels. We tend to think of mindfulness as a dedicated practice that requires setting time aside to engage in meditation and meditation only. For many of us, a daily or regular sit is a vital part of the rhythm of life, while for others, it seems the...

In Buddhism, philosophy matters

Let’s explore the two philosophical schools of Mahayana thought: Madhyamaka and Yogacara, also known as Cittamatra. People are often drawn to Buddhist meditation and contemplative practices because they help us develop important per...

Channeling the qualities of wisdom, compassion, and power

Three great bodhisattvas hold a central place in traditional Mahayana Buddhist writings and practices: Manjushri, Avalokiteshvara, and Vajrapani. Who are they? What do they represent? How should we relate to them? And how can they inspire our practice?

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Exploring the social emotions of positive change

We’re all looking for happiness in this life, but I’m not sure that we’re always looking in the right place. We may think that happiness can be found through acquiring possessions and power, or political change, or other worldly things. While it’s true that some of these may bring a measure of contentment, they never can produc...

The Buddha taught that suffering is caused. Logically, a caused thing will cease if we cease contributing to its cause. Although easier said than done, we can greatly minimize suffering once we understand and address its source. This article explores the Buddhist perspective on the cause of suffering.

Did the Buddha say life is suffering? What does dukkha mean? ...