BUDDHA STUDENT
I am a student of Buddhist teachings, sharing insights from my self-learning journey. Most of my writings are compiled from the lectures of various Venerables. I hope these insights are as helpful to you as they have been to me.
VENERABLES’ LESSONS
Venerable Thích Pháp Hoà
60 lessons
Venerable Toại Khanh
17 lessons
Venerable Minh Niệm
4 lessons
Venerable Nhất Hạnh
1 lessons
LATEST LESSONS
The Lesson of the Buddha’s Mind and the Serpent’s Tongue – Venerable Thich Phap Hoa
In Buddhism, maintaining a Buddha’s mind and a Buddha’s speech is one of the key elements of practice and acting for the benefit of all beings. However, the challenge of harmonizing the Buddha’s mind and the Buddha’s speech perfectly is an issue that many people face....
The Prison of Cause and Effect (Law of Karma): A Lesson on Liberation in Life
In life, each of us may find ourselves imprisoned in at least one “prison.” The important thing is to recognize what that prison is and how to escape from it. To achieve liberation, we must understand that this prison exists in two forms: the prison of effect and the...
Discrimination, prejudice, and labeling others cause suffering to ourselves – Venerable Thich Phap Hoa
Why can we love dogs, cats, chickens, and ducks, but struggle to love other people? Why do we create distinctions between one person and another, labeling one as right and the other as wrong, and in doing so, create suffering for ourselves? In life, if we cultivate...
Insecurities and How to Overcome Them – Venerable Thich Phap Hoa
3 type of insecurities When we feel insecure, we often think we are inferior to others. The Buddha taught that there are three types of insecurities: One is the feeling of being superior to others, two is the feeling of being equal to others, and three is the feeling...
Perseverance and the Journey Towards Our Goals – Venerable Thich Phap Hoa
When feeling tired, we should take a break and rest for a while. The person who walks fast will arrive sooner, but if we walk slowly, we can still reach our destination. What matters is that we recognize what we need to do and, depending on our strength, try to...
How Many Prostrations Should We Do in Buddhism? – Venerable Thich Phap Hoa
In our tradition, the purpose of prostration is to express respect and reverence, but in the past, our ancestors established certain rituals to demonstrate propriety. Prostration is a way to show respect, while the ritual is simply the form used to express it. For...
A Simple Understanding of What Meditation Is – Venerable Thich Phap Hoa
When people ask what meditation is about, we can answer that meditation is about practicing two aspects: one is "samatha" (calm, tranquility), and the other is "vipassana" (insight, clear seeing). Guidance on Meditation Practice According to...
The Beginning is Always the Hardest – Do Not Be Discouraged by Difficulties – Venerable Thich Phap Hoa
The ancients taught that all important tasks we undertake encounter obstacles at the beginning. It is these very obstacles that help us reach success, for we learn from them and develop the determination needed for our work. The Power of Perseverance and Determination...
What is the nature of Buddhist practice? The most essential answer
Typically, when it comes to Buddhist practice, many people think it is something very lofty, only achievable by masters or enlightened beings. However, according to the Buddha, Buddhist practice is not just about going to temples or meeting with monks and nuns. The...