Ajahn Yiu's teachings reflect on why Right Speech is often harder to practise than silence, revealing how our words are deeply tied to thought, habits, and mindfulness. More than social etiquette, truthful and mindful speech becomes a foundation for inner clarity, self-honesty, and genuine Dhamma practice.
A heartfelt reflection on how to respond when a loved one leaves Buddhism, exploring grief, attachment, and the challenge of practising true letting go. Rooted in Buddhist teachings, the article invites readers to meet spiritual differences with patience, equanimity, and compassion.
The Five Precepts support ethical daily living, while the Eight Precepts create temporary conditions for deeper practice. One helps you live well in the world, the other helps you step back and study the mind.
True change begins when we understand the hidden rewards behind unskillful patterns and gently stop feeding them. Through personal reflections and Theravāda teachings, this article explores honesty, mindfulness, and the courage to examine the mind’s deeper motivations.
Becoming a Buddhist is not just about peace and calm. It often begins with discomfort, honesty and the loss of old certainties.
Can Buddhists learn to love hate? A provocative reflection on compassion, fear and inner healing.
