The ten perfections in Buddhism are virtues to be developed and perfected on the spiritual path. The first of the ten perfections is generosity or dana in Pali. It is…
Vesak day is a significant day for Buddhists all over the world. It’s the full moon day of the fourth lunar month, the month of Vaisakh. It is the month…
We are going to reflect on the Four Noble Truths today. Wednesday 26 May is Vesak Day and one of the most important Buddhist holidays. It was the day the…
The following is a series of questions from students to MC Brigitte on the practice of the Buddhist Path from a retreat in Sao Paolo from 13 to 16 of…
I heard that the Blessed One was once in Nadika in the brick hall. There he addressed the monks: - "Monks, mindfulness of death - when it is developed and…
Loving-Kindness Meditation
Compassion
A guided meditation by Ven. Ayya Khema
Will you please put the attention on the breath for just a few moments.
Look into your heart and see whether there is any…
MAKE UP YOUR MIND
Acharn Tippakorn Sukhito
(Translated by Brigitte Schrottenbacher)
There is no greater happiness than a calm mind. A mind that is calm - is the greatest happiness.
Good examples are the…
What is Meditation?
Jörg Dittmar interviews Acharn Tippakorn for the video "What is Meditation?" (Translation Brigitte Schrottenbacher)
What is meditation (in short)?
One calms the mind by fixing one's attention…
EXPERIENCING CONCENTRATION
By Acharn Sanong Katapunyo
(Translated by Brigitte Schrottenbacher)
Try now to concentrate – to calm your mind. Be aware of your body. Know that you are sitting in meditation and in what…
16 Predictions of the Buddha
By Phra Khru Palat Veeranon Veerananto
Translated by: Surapong Rongkawit, Thananya Rongkawit
Revised by: Mae Chee Brigitte Schrottenbacher
Foreword
We were fortunate enough to have been introduced to this book by a relative. Her intention was to give…