Progressive understanding of the two truths as asserted by the four Indian Buddhist tenet systems helps for deconstructing deceptive appearances.

The Mahayana tradition of the four close placements of mindfulness correlates each of the four in terms of one of the four noble truths for countering one of the four discordant ways of paying attention to our five aggregates.

Although there are several variations in ways to practice the four close placements of mindfulness, here we examine the Theravada methods as taught by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu.

Then the great king Vaishravana, the great king Dhrta-rashtra, the great king Virudhaka and the great king Virupaksha rose from their seats, put their upper robes over one shoulder and knelt on their right knees. Bowing in reverence in the direction of the Tathagata, they...

The term “four hallmarks” means the four characteristics or features that define an outlook on life with a Buddhist view, based on what Buddha taught.

The four immeasurable attitudes, also known as “the four Brahma abodes,” are found in the various Hinayana, Mahayana and Bon traditions. Different schools and texts interpret them slightly differently.

An uncommon explanation of the four noble truths as what Buddha taught to counter two sets of reversed, mistaken views.

An introduction to the Four Noble Truths, Buddha’s unique approach to the problem of suffering, and how it can be solved.

Explore the graded path of practice as found in the Drugpa Kagyu tradition, written by the great Tibetan master of the 16th century, Pema Karpo.

Our lives are sometimes so busy with meetings, work, holidays and other distractions, that it’s easy to forget the Dharma among the highs and lows. Whatever the situation we find ourselves in, the lam-rim indicates four points that we can contemplate to ground ourselves, bring...