This is an introduction, a broad overview, of what it means to practice Buddhism. The Buddha taught how to open the casket of our minds, to the vast expanse inside and outside. That relies on a simple point. That is to be aware – clearly, openly and spaciously. This is done by harmonizing the view, meditation and conduct.
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A reflection on the life of the Buddha. “… You forewent the kingdom … rising beneath the Bodhi Tree, you became the king of kings! … The beautiful groves that kings offered … you turned them into gardens of peace, … cradles of human awakening! …
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Way of Bodhi – a poem on the open journey to awakening: ” … Let the warmth of bodhi melt the borders! Let us walk together in that great expanse! …”
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At one level, Buddhism offers practical tools that anyone can use irrespective of their religion. Beyond that, to fully benefit, one has to break free from all sorts of religious clinging – theistic, atheistic and agnostic, to take an open journey of awareness – with reason and direct seeing. Here is an analysis on this crucial point to understand Buddhism.
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Along with the demise of Buddhism in India, its birthplace, the insight into its deeper meaning also vanished from here without a trace. Yet there still remains in this land the inspiration that the Awakened One, the Buddha provided through his fearlessness and purity, his views on social equality and his doctrine of non-violence and compassion.
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