The Four Reminders: Precious Human Birth
A father contemplates the Four Reminders, specifically the three qualities of a precious human birth, and offers an exercise to try.
A father contemplates the Four Reminders, specifically the three qualities of a precious human birth, and offers an exercise to try.
A healthcare chaplain explains how the Buddhist practice of taking refuge supports her in times of crisis and offers a contemplation practice to try.
A contemplation on clouds, impermanence, and keeping an open mind, along with some exercises to try.
The author contemplates what it is like to uncover the beliefs that form a false sense of security, and shares how, as a seasoned Buddhist practitioner, she develops greater openness to what is true.
A medical emergency gives the author a chance to apply a teaching by the Buddhist master Shantideva.

Join us for Introduction to Buddhism, a 16-week cycle of teachings on introductory and foundational Buddhist topics. We’ll explore the basic principles of Buddhism and lay the foundation for deeper studies, including an introduction to the views of different Buddhist schools.
