Author: Bart Mendel

Is Buddhism Pessimistic?

By Bart Mendel

Buddhism is sometimes accused of having a pessimistic worldview. After all, the first of the Four Noble Truths is commonly...

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The 8 Worldly Concerns And How To Let Them Go

By Bart Mendel

In pursuit of happiness, we are preoccupied with what Buddhists refer to as the eight worldly concerns. Our effort is...

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The 5 Precepts Of Buddhism And Why They Matter

By Bart Mendel

The 5 Buddhist precepts are ethical vows taken by laypeople. They are regarded as a first step in protecting the...

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What Is Dependent Origination?

By Bart Mendel

The Buddha, once a dissatisfied human just like us, is praised as an awakened one. But what did he awaken...

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What Should I Do After I Meditate?

By Bart Mendel

Soon after meditation, we may feel calmer, clearer, and more stable-minded. But as the saying goes, we don’t meditate to...

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The Relationship Between Shamatha and Vipashyana Meditation

By Bart Mendel

Buddhist meditation is made up of two main types called shamatha and vipashyana. We translate these terms as mindfulness and...

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