As we delve into the world of spirituality and religious beliefs, we often encounter the universal question, “Does God exist”? While many religious doctrines are founded on the belief in a supreme deity, Zen Buddhism…
In Buddhism, emptiness is the ultimate nature of reality, empty of inherent, independent existence. As someone who has been practicing and teaching Buddhism for some time now, I have often found the concept of emptiness…
Buddhism is a religion and philosophy that seeks to alleviate suffering by understanding the root causes of our afflictions. Central to this understanding is the three poisons: greed, hatred, and ignorance. These poisons are believed…
Today, I want to talk to you about something we all struggle with at some point – letting go. Hello, my friends. It’s Fuyu here, your friendly neighborhood Zen Buddhist teacher. As humans, we tend…
Understanding karma is essential for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Buddhism and the universe’s interconnectedness. Karma, a concept that originated in ancient Indian philosophy, refers to the idea that every action we take has…
After Buddha gave up worldly life and sat down for meditation under the Bodhi tree, he attained enlightenment. He laid down his teachings in easily understandable language for the common man in the form of…
To become a Buddhist is to take refuge in the Three Jewels, also called the Three Treasures or the Three Refuges. The Three Jewels are the Buddha (The Teacher), the Dharma (The Teaching), and the Sangha (The…
When Buddha saw suffering for the first time, he was deeply disturbed to see death and misery in the world. He gave up his place in the darkness of the night and set out to…
In Buddhist philosophy, the Eightfold Path shines as a central teaching, offering profound guidance for living a life of wisdom, ethical conduct, and mental discipline. This ancient yet timeless path, articulated by the Buddha, is…
We find in the heart of Buddhism, Samsara, the cycle of rebirth in which are prisoner beings who have not yet achieved enlightenment or supreme liberation. Called commonly reincarnation in the West, this cycle of…