Welcome to Buddhism.net
At Buddhism.net, we hope to help you 1) learn Buddhism, 2) develop a practice, and 3) discover teachers and communities. We aspire to reach one billion people, so with you here, we only have 999,999,999 more to go.
Buddhism.net is cross-sectarian. We focus on early Buddhism, the common root of all modern forms of Buddhism. We aim to offer you a solid foundation in early Buddhism, which will be immensely helpful to you regardless of which form of Buddhism you adopt. Being cross-sectarian also means we’re cool with everyone, because, that’s just how we are.
We are delighted to have you. Please stay for tea. (Except, this being a website, you provide your own beverage, sorry.)
Meng and Soryu
Co-founders of Buddhism.net
On behalf of the Buddhism.net team
Learn Buddhism
Meng and Soryu carefully pored over the entirety of the early Buddhist canon to present you the Buddhism for All web series, featuring the essentials about Buddhism that everyone needs to know.
The Buddhism for All project started as a book of that title (available on Amazon or wherever books are sold). It has been reviewed and vetted by great Buddhist masters and scholars, and personally blessed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. We created the web series to share the content for free with everyone in the world, so people don’t have to pay to access the Buddha’s precious teachings.
Enjoy!
Events
Vibe with Venerables Episodes 09-13. What’s Love Got To Do With It? with Sravasti Abbey monastics
Welcome to Episodes 09-13 of the Vibe with Venerable series, where we talk “live” to Buddhist masters together. Full listing of all Vibe with Venerable episodes here. TL;DR You may register for any or all episodes here. You need to register to attend. Episodes...
Vibe with Venerables Episodes 07-08. Was Buddha a Social Activist? Bodhisattvas in the Charnal Grounds, with Roshi Joan Halifax
Welcome to Episodes 07-08 of the Vibe with Venerable series, where we talk “live” to Buddhist masters together. Roshi Joan Halifax will join us for 2 consecutive episodes. You are highly encouraged to attend both if you can. Full listing of all Vibe with Venerable...
Vibe with Venerables Episode 06: Anussati, The Other Mindfulness, with Bhante Shravasti Dhammika
Welcome to another episode of the Vibe with Venerable series, where we talk “live” to Buddhist masters together. Bhante Dhammika will join us here for a Vesak Day special! Full list of all episodes here. Episode 06: Anussati, The Other Mindfulness with Bhante...
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Recording of Episode 06 Vibe with Venerables “Anussati, The Other Mindfulness” with Bhante Shravasti Dhammika
We are delighted to share the recording of Episode 06 of Vibe with Venerables, where we get to talk “live” to Buddhist masters together. Bhante Shravasti Dhammika introduces "Anussati", a type of meditation often overlooked in favor of Vipassana and...
This Nun Tells You How to Stop Being a Wimp: Venerable Thubten Chodron on Fortitude
In this episode of Meng & Friends, Meng talks to the very wise and funny Venerable Thubten Chodron (釋德林), author, teacher, and founder and abbess of Sravasti Abbey. Venerable Chodron talks about the powerful mental quality of Kṣānti, often translated as...
Recording of Episode 05 Vibe with Venerables “What should we do about prapañca?” with Soryu Forall
We are delighted to share the recording of Episode 05 of Vibe with Venerables, where we get to talk “live” to Buddhist masters together. Soryu Forall explores prapañca (Pali: papañca; Chinese: 妄想)—the mind’s habit of mental proliferation that leads to conflict and...
Practices
Resources to help you practice and further explore Buddhism.
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Full Meditation Courses
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Gathas for Daily Living
Engage in daily activities with mindfulness and awareness
Community
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About Buddhism
What is Buddhism?
Is Buddhism a religion? Is it a philosophy? Is it a way of life? The Buddha gave a surprisingly simple answer: “What I teach is the nature of suffering, and liberation from suffering.”
At its core, Buddhism is a collection of teachings that enables a profound understanding of suffering, and a family of powerful practices that facilitates total liberation from all suffering. That is it.
We explore Buddhism in detail in the Learn Buddhism section.
Is Buddhism awesome?
We think that Buddhism is the most awesome thing ever. It is logical, science-friendly and inclusive. It is highly effective at resolving suffering, and at cultivating inner joy. It relies not on blind faith, but on inquiry and understanding. It does not require you to worship any god, nor does it require you to not worship any god. Thus it is highly effective for anybody regardless of their religion, or lack thereof.
Again, we explore everything in more detail in the Learn Buddhism section.
Why should I care?
Because you are subject to suffering. You may be suffering now, or you may suffer from pain, old age, sickness, loss, or separation in the future. Buddhism provides a highly effective antidote to suffering, in a science-friendly manner, that does not require you to have a religion, or to not have a religion. It is the best spiritual practice for the modern world. Like we said, it is the most awesome thing ever.
Yes, that too is in the Learn Buddhism section.
Where do I start?
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