Resources

Learn about the book Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness by Bhante Gunaratana, covering overview and central themes, relevance for readers.

Learn about Buddhist teachings and sayings on wisdom, including key teachings, practical insights with historical and religious context.

Learn about Reading the Lotus Sutra: A Journey Through Symbol and Truth, covering relevance for readers in Buddhist belief and practice.

The Gregorian calendar is a solar calendar introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582 to reform the Julian calendar in historical context.

True peace arises through love, not retaliation—this teaching reveals the transformative power of compassion over hatred in Buddhism.

The Foundations of Buddhism by Rupert Gethin offers a clear, scholarly introduction to core Buddhist history, doctrine, and worldview.

“All that arises ceases” reminds us to face life’s changes with understanding, easing attachment and guiding us toward inner peace.

Learn about the Therigatha: Voices of Early Buddhist Nuns, covering strengths and limitations and its continuing religious significance.

The Essence of Buddhism by Traleg Kyabgon offers a clear, authentic introduction to core teachings for those new to the Buddhist path.

Learn about the book Turning the Mind Into an Ally by Sakyong Mipham, covering key teachings, practical insights, relevance for readers.

The Buddha’s teaching on anattā, or not-self, invites us to see beyond fixed identity, leading to clarity, freedom, and deep compassion.

When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön offers Buddhist wisdom for staying present and open-hearted through life’s most difficult times.