Tag: buddhism
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Does It Really Work? | The Tale of the Three Statues
Many of us pray, meditate, or read sacred texts with sincerity.Yet the mind still feels restless, and old habits keep showing up. It’s natural to wonder: Does prayer really work? Does reading sacred texts really change the way I live? A story from the life of King Vikramaditya offers us some insights into this question.…
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Breaking the Chain | Healing Ourselves, Protecting Others
Is there a behavior you sometimes regret — something you promised yourself you would never do, yet find yourself repeating? We often notice behaviors in others that have hurt us and resolve never to pass that hurt forward. But in moments of stress or fear, we may catch ourselves doing exactly what once wounded us.…
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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…
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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…
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Do we ask – Where did it come from?
One of the most common ways we measure success today is by how much money we earn. Whether it’s a paycheck, business revenue, or even a country’s economic growth, we often ask: “How much more have we made this year?” The lure of growing wealth also brings with it the pressure to make compromises. Have…
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Ekudana the Arahat: One stanza of wisdom
In a grove near the ancient city of Savatthi, there lived a monk named Ekudana. He was an arahat—a term in the Buddhist tradition used to refer to enlightened beings who have achieved freedom from worldly desires and suffering. There was a special reason why he was known as Ekudana (Ek-Udana): he knew only one…
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Sri Lakshmi is right
In the book Dharam Kala (The Power of Dharma), the author imagines a conversation between Sri Bhagwan (the Creator) and Sri Lakshmi (Goddess of fortune). Before diving into the story, it’s essential to understand that Dharma here refers to the essence of natural laws that sustain harmony and righteousness in the world —not a particular…
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