by Chade-Meng Tan | May 17, 2026 | Buddhism.net Blog, Recording
What did the Buddha actually teach, and why does it still matter today? In Episode 39 of Vibe with Venerables, 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...
by Chade-Meng Tan | May 16, 2026 | Buddhism.net Blog, Sound of Sutras
Homage to Manjushri the Buddha of Wisdom Read by: Venerable Thubten Gyatso – Sravasti Abbey, USA Homage to my Guru and Protector, Manjushri,Who holds to his heart a scriptural text symbolic of his seeing all things as they are,Whose intelligence shines forth...
by Chade-Meng Tan | May 15, 2026 | Buddhism.net Blog, Meng & Friends
We like to think we’re multitasking—replying to messages, listening to someone, planning tomorrow, and somehow being “productive” all at once—until we miss something obvious and still insist we were “paying attention.” So, what actually happens in the mind...
by Chade-Meng Tan | May 9, 2026 | Buddhism.net Blog, Sound of Sutras
The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas By Gyalse Togmay ZangpoTranslated by: Ruth SonamRead by: Venerable Thubten Gyatso – Sravasti Abbey, USA 1. Having gained this rare ship of freedom and fortune,Hear, think and meditate unwaveringly night and dayIn order...
by Chade-Meng Tan | May 1, 2026 | Buddhism.net Blog, Recording
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. This simple...