THE JOURNEY OF LIBERATION AND THE PARADOX OF LETTING GO OF GREED, ANGER, AND IGNORANCE

In the teachings of the Buddha, all human suffering is summarized by the three poisons:...

Religious Faith: Good, Evil, and the Journey from Enlightenment to Fanaticism

Religious faith is one of humanity’s most enduring phenomena. It predates many civilizations, has witnessed...

What to Note about “Apocalypse,” “Degenerate Dharma,” and Prophetic Culture

Before delving into specific traditions, it is necessary to distinguish between two often-confused concepts: “apocalypse”...

TODAY’S CHARITY: THE BRIGHT SIDE, THE DARK SIDE, AND THE ROOT CAUSES.

Ever since humans learned to live in communities, the act of mutual aid has been...

The Buddha’s Teachings on Generosity (Dāna): Wholesome Deeds, A Kind Heart, and the Confused Context of the Dharma-Ending Age

In Buddhist teachings, the practice of generosity is not merely a social act, but the...

Buy Virtue

There was a wealthy landowner in a rural region of northern Vietnam who was well-known...

Grateful for mother’s hands

A young man, who had just graduated from university with excellent grades, applied for a...

Power comes from gratitude

“Power comes from gratitude” is a short yet profound statement. It evokes positivity and inner...

The Soul of the Rooster in the Bamboo Bush

Once upon a time, in a small village near a hill. In the village, there...

The Legend of Mai An Tiem

Long ago, during the reign of the 17th Hung King, in Phong Chau citadel there...

Hundred-Joint Bamboo

Once upon a time, near Co Loa citadel in a village, there was a rich...

Stepmother and Stepchild

Once upon a time, in the Thang Long region, there was a famous and wealthy...