3. A Few Fundamental Concepts
In the previous post, we discussed Buddha’s journey to enlightenment, stopping when the previous prince became enlightened and was given the honorific title Buddha. In…
2. The Buddha of Our Kalpa: Shakyamuni Buddha
In my opinion, the discussion of Buddhism necessarily starts with its founder. Our historical Buddha is Shakyamuni Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama Buddha. According to…
1. Mentality: One Reality, Two Manifestations
The late Dr. Joseph Campbell, author, professor, mythologist, and storyteller-extraordinaire, wrote the following about humanity’s first encounter with the idea of a godhead in his…
00: Preface – Where Buddhism and Quantum Mechanics Meet
Dr. Frank Wilczek is a prominent theoretical physicist. He is a 2004 Nobel Laureate in Physics, winner of the 2082 MacArthur Fellowship, and winner of…
Acknowledging the Dharma Master
Having an excellent teacher or mentor for guidance is critical in any education. This is especially so when learning Buddhism. Understanding Buddhism can be challenging…
