In Theravada Buddhism ― the dominant school of southeast Asia ― it is believed there is only one buddha per age of humankind; each age is an unimaginably long time. The buddha of the current age is our historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. Another person who realizes enlightenment within this age
Monasticism is a cornerstone of Buddhist practice, embodying the commitment to spiritual cultivation and ethical living. Across various schools of Buddhism, monks dedicate their lives to the pursuit of enlightenment and the service of others. Each tradition has its own set of rules, rituals, and practices that shape the life
Theravada is the longest-surviving school of Buddhism, with a strong emphasis on preserving the Buddha’s teachings as they are found in the Pali Canon. There are essentially three kinds of Buddhist structures: 1) stupas, 2) temples, place of worship somewhat similar to a church; and 3) monasteries, which contain living
Three Main Methods of Meditation in Theravada Buddhism There are three primary methods of meditation: “Calm meditation” or Samatha as a primary practice “Insight meditation” or Vipassana as a primary practice, and “Calm & insight meditation” the combination of Samatha and Vipassana What is Samatha Meditation? Samatha meditation refers to
