Cultivation of benevolence [Chin.: cíxiūxíng 慈修行 | Sansk.: mettā bhāvanā] is an ancient Buddhist cultivation leading to the development of unconditional loving kindness and friendliness. The word ci – Metta means compassion , merciful , kind , or loving kindness; xi?xíng means…

The Buddhist monastic community, the Sangha, was created by the Buddha for those people who wanted to fully dedicate their lives toward the realization of enlightenment. The Shaolin monastic community, Shaolin Sangha, was created by the Bodhidharma for his disciples who are fully dedicated their…

In Chan, there are two specific teachings that even if taken literally , they are well defined and very expressive . One teaches that " The Thorough Examination of the Super - Ego is simply to identify the Buddha Nature " and the other teaches that " The Understanding of Buddha…

It is very important to be clear about what we mean by the word emotion. An emotion is the meaning we give to our felt states of arousal and generally occurs when an object is considered as something attractive or repulsive. In Buddhism however, emotion is much more than that. It is a mental…

Compassion lies at the heart of Buddhism, permeating its teachings and guiding the way of life for its followers. The profound concept of compassion, known as "karuna" in Buddhism, plays a crucial role in the pursuit of enlightenment and the alleviation of suffering for oneself and…

If we had the power to control our moods we would all live a fulfilled and harmonious life. When we are happy we often wonder how long it will last, instead of enjoying it. When we are sad we reminisce about the good times. When we are angry we eventually end up apologising profusely to everyone…

Martial arts is not just about physical prowess; it's a holistic discipline that encompasses mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. At the heart of every successful martial arts journey stands a master, a guiding light who possesses not only exceptional combat skills but also a myriad of…