Buddhist Library

Dharma Read: Āsava is a Pali term often translated as ‘outflows’ or ‘taints,’ referring to deep mental habits.

In meditation, thoughts and emotions may arise, but it is āsavas that keep us grasping at them.

‘Not-two’, by contrast, is gentler, more spacious.

The Buddha’s teachings are not abstract doctrines but practical guides for awakening.

Everything is meditation itself and can be regarded as an opportunity for change; this is the art of turning the negative into the positive.

By giving freely, we loosen the bonds of greed and cultivate a sense of abundance.

The Buddha frequently used language to convey deeper truths beyond conventional expression.

In the absence of self, the Buddha within is not diminished.

It is all your personal experience.

In its place, there is the direct experience of interconnectedness, where everything is seen as part of a dynamic, interdependent whole.

From the perspective of clear awareness, we engage with life fully, but without attachment or aversion.