Early at Year’s End, A Word of Gratitude to Those Who Have Shown Us Kindness

In the final days of the year, life seems to move to a different rhythm....

Live contentedly, be satisfied with what you have, and maintain an optimistic outlook on life. These are simple yet wise principles.

Living with a sense of “enough,” being content with what one already has, and maintaining...

People constantly chase after desires, but in the end, when they achieve them and look back, they are left feeling empty.

ASPIRATION AND GREED IN THE HUMAN JOURNEY Since the earliest days of humanity, people have...

Karma in Vietnamese Classical Thought and Lessons from Cambodia Today

Karma is one of the core concepts deeply embedded in the spiritual life and social...

Words and the Fortunes of a Lifetime: Why a Few Right Sentences Are Enough for an Entire Life

In social life, many relationships do not break down because of major conflicts, but begin...

Life Has No “Ifs”, Only the Path We Tread

In modern life, as the pace quickens and the pressure of choice grows, people seem...

BILLIONAIRE DROPOUTS. A POLISHED MYTH AND A SWEET DECEPTION FOR THOSE WITHOUT PRIVILEGE

For decades, the stories of billionaire dropouts have been told and retold as a defining...

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...