Teachings of the Buddha

The Ten Unwholesome Actions reveal how our thoughts, words, and deeds create suffering—and how awareness can lead to freedom and clarity.

The Ten Wholesome Actions guide body, speech, and mind toward peace, helping end suffering and cultivate a life of wisdom and compassion.

The Five Precepts offer a voluntary, ethical foundation in Buddhism—guiding mindful, compassionate living in a complex modern world.

Dhammanupassanā, mindfulness of mental objects, reveals the inner patterns shaping our experience—guiding us toward wisdom, freedom, and clear seeing.

Mindfulness of the mind (cittānupassanā) means clearly observing mental states without judgment—revealing insight, spaciousness, and the path to freedom.

Mindfulness of feelings (vedanānupassanā) helps us see how we relate to pleasure, pain, and neutrality—freeing us from reactivity and deepening peace.

Mindfulness of the body (kāyānupassanā) grounds us in the present, offering a powerful starting point for awareness, clarity, and inner freedom.

The Four Foundations of Mindfulness guide us to observe body, feelings, mind, and phenomena—bringing deep insight and presence to daily life.

The Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta is the Buddha’s core teaching on mindfulness, offering a clear path to insight, peace, and awakening through deep awareness.

Meditation today is widely practiced across the world — in yoga studios, wellness retreats, and even corporate offices. It is often taught as a technique for stress relief, emotional regulation, or better sleep. While these benefits are real, the original purpose of meditation in the Buddha’s teaching was far more profound: it was the path […]