Tag: buddha

  • When Someone Causes Us Pain | Angulimala and the Buddha

    When Someone Causes Us Pain | Angulimala and the Buddha

    Have you heard the story of Angulimala?Most likely yes. But have you heard what happened after he met the Buddha?Most likely not. We often dwell on the flaws of others—the pain they cause, the wrongs they do. But when they change, when they transform, we rarely speak of it.  Another question that arises from the…

  • Real or Fake: Compass for the Spiritual Path

    Real or Fake: Compass for the Spiritual Path

    On the path of goodness—whether spirituality or social service—we often encounter a troubling question: Who is real, and who is fake? Faith and morality have been misused so often that many people now doubt the entire field. Religious leaders are distrusted. Sacred texts are questioned. Even genuine seekers and teachers are viewed with suspicion. Do…

  • Where Does the Buddha Live?

    Where Does the Buddha Live?

    We try many ways to find peace. We pray, visit places of worship, follow rituals, and read books.But sometimes, even after all that, the fear or pain doesn’t go away. What should we do then? A young boy once asked Thich Nhat Hanh a question— one that may hold a gentle answer for our own…