Buddhism.net Blog
The best Buddhist blog in the world, except for all the others.
The Core of Buddhist Practice: The Three Higher Trainings | Vibe with Venerables featuring Sravasti Abbey
Join Venerable Thubten Chodron and the Sravasti Abbey monastics for a 4-month teaching series on the Three Higher Trainings - ethical conduct, concentration, and wisdom. The three higher trainings form the foundation of the Buddhist path and are essential for any...
Vesak 2026: Beyond the Digital – The Architecture of Innate Awareness | Vibe with Venerables Ep 40
What if everything AI will ever be is still nothing compared to what you already are? Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche unpacks the Three Kayas, draws a striking contrast between artificial intelligence and innate awareness, and shares the Three-Moment Method.
“I Am Because of You” What African Wisdom and Buddhism Have in Common | Vibe with Venerables Ep 39
What did the Buddha actually teach, and why does it still matter today? Bhante Buddharakkhita, founder and abbot of Uganda Buddhist Center explains the Buddha not as a distant myth, but as a human being who awakened and showed what is possible for all of us.
Homage to Manjushri the Buddha of Wisdom
Homage to my Guru and Protector, Manjushri,
Who holds to his heart a scriptural text symbolic of his seeing all things as they are…
Your Mind Can’t Multitask: Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche on How Our Minds Work | Meng & Friends Ep 7
This conversation takes a closer look at how easily we move through life, assuming we’re fully present, when in reality attention is constantly slipping between seeing, hearing, thinking, and reacting, often without us noticing.
The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas
The Vows of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva (from the Avataṃsaka Sutra) is one of the most revered and widely practiced teachings in the Mahāyāna tradition, especially known for its emphasis on aspiration and conduct on the Bodhisattva path.
Open Mindfulness That Anyone Can Practice (feat. Bhante Aggacitta) | Vibe with Venerables Ep 38
Trying to “fix” your mind might be why it won’t settle. So what actually works? In Episode 38 of Vibe with Venerables, Bhante Aggacitta introduces Open Mindfulness, a practical approach you can use anytime, anywhere, and even with your eyes open.
6 Meditation Practices the Buddha Recommended (feat. Bhante Aggacitta) | Vibe with Venerables Ep 37
Instead of complicated techniques or retreat-only practices, Bhante breaks down what can actually be practiced in daily life for those of us at work, in traffic, or just trying to keep it together.
Vesak Month 2026: A Month-Long Celebration of the Buddha
Join our global community throughout May to commemorate the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana, featuring five special Vibe with Venerables episodes.
Not Enlightened, Not in Retreat, Not an Excuse: Bhante Aggacitta on Lay People| Meng & Friends Ep 6
In this episode of Meng & Friends, Bhante Aggacitta (Founder of Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary) reveals what the Buddha actually taught lay people—those of us living in the middle of life, juggling responsibilities, expectations, and the occasional “why is this happening to me?” existential crisis.
How the 8 Realizations of Great Beings Help Overcome Imposter Syndrome | Vibe with Venerables Ep 36 with Venerable Juewei
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7OBYjFfths You’re doing everything right, so why does it still feel like you’re not enough? Even the most disciplined, accomplished people face this tension. In this special session of Vibe with Venerables (Episode 36), Venerable Dr....
The Extraordinary Aspiration of the Practice of Samantabhadra
The Vows of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva (from the Avataṃsaka Sutra) is one of the most revered and widely practiced teachings in the Mahāyāna tradition, especially known for its emphasis on aspiration and conduct on the Bodhisattva path.
The Heart of Wisdom Sutra read by Venerable Gyatso | Sound of Sutras
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfUEt2DaufM The Heart of Wisdom Sutra (Prajñāpāramitāhṛdaya) Commonly known as The Heart Sutra, the Heart of Wisdom Sutra is one of the most beloved and widely recited Mahāyāna sutras across traditions. Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva (Guān...
Spiritual Growth Works Better With Friends | Vibe with Venerables Ep 35 with Venerable Juewei
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5tVANwQaYs True spiritual growth is a path walked with others. In Episode 35 of Vibe with Venerables, Venerable Dr. Juewei (Nan Tien Institute) introduces the Bodhisattva path and discusses the Eighth Realization of Great Beings,...
Living with Purity and Compassion Amid a Consumer-Driven World | Vibe with Venerables Ep 34 with Venerable Juewei
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA0ZD0bUBwc Living with purity and compassion sounds beautiful, but is it even possible in a world designed to overwhelm and distract you? In Episode 34 of Vibe with Venerables, Venerable Dr. Juewei (Nan Tien Institute) unpacks the 7th...
Stay in Touch
Don't get stuck in samsara just because you forget to subscribe. (What is samsara?)
If the subscription form gives you an error, don’t worry — you can subscribe directly using [this link].