The Monk who Couldn’t Take His Eyes Off the Buddha
Vakkali wanted to look at the Buddha and could not stop. The Buddhist tradition answers that longing in two very different ways.
The Monk who Couldn’t Take His Eyes Off the Buddha
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All You Need is Love – Reflections on the Movie “A Good Child”
All You Need is Love – Reflections on the Movie “A Good Child”
The movie A Good Child reveals how caregiving, though emotionally complex, becomes a living practice of mettā, compassion, joy, and forgiveness. Through film and personal reflection, the article shows how tending to ageing parents can deepen our understanding of love and the Dhamma in everyday life.
Will I go to hell for being a gay Buddhist? Buddhist Views on LGBTQ+
Will I go to hell for being a gay Buddhist? Buddhist Views on LGBTQ+
🏳️🌈 "Being gay, I was taught I was going to hell. But then I discovered the Buddha's true words..."
A deeply personal journey of a young Buddhist who found peace after years of torment.
How I Learned to Have Compassion for Homophobes
How I Learned to Have Compassion for Homophobes
A queer Buddhist talks about how to cultivate better attitudes and mindsets to deal with the homophobia one can face in our society.
Consent, Respect, and Dignity: Buddhist Teachings on Avoiding Sexual Misconduct
Consent, Respect, and Dignity: Buddhist Teachings on Avoiding Sexual Misconduct
Cut through the confusion surrounding the Buddhist precept on sexual misconduct. Gain a clear understanding of what it means and how to apply it in your life for greater peace and harmony
Out of the Ordinary: A Transgender Monk’s Journey
Out of the Ordinary: A Transgender Monk’s Journey
Beyond black and white views applied to gender, Bhante Dhammika explores the story of a transgender monk, the suttas on being trangenderi, and a possible explanation of why it happens.