What is Kamma? – Is Everything Determined by Kamma?

…Dhamma Niyāma 2. Nature enforces this cause and effect via dhamma niyāma (dhammaniyāmatā or dhammatā.) It comes from niyama (meaning “fixed.”) Some Commentaries describe “five types of niyāma dhamma”: kamma…

Kamma and Paṭicca Samuppāda – Introduction

…world view. When one comprehends that world view, one can see a permanent solution to the problem of suffering. Understanding the Four Noble Truths first requires understanding that suffering exists…

Reply To: Approach to Dhamma

…like a great idea. Even more so if there’s one site purely focused on foundations and/or core principles. These, of course, could also be divided more clearly if there’s more…

Methods of Delivery of Dhamma by the Buddha

// 1. Buddha Dhamma is undoubtedly the most complex “theory” in the world. It is truly amazing that such a deep philosophical doctrine has survived over 2500 years. However, we…

Reply To: Meditation on universals (kasina)?

…new series of posts to emphasize this and explain the process: “Buddhism – In Charts.” 4. Only after one comprehends the “broader worldview of the Buddha” that one will realize…

What is Buddha Dhamma?

…(especially when one sees that it is indeed a complex picture) that comes to one’s mind is that “How do I know this picture is right?”. One makes that decision…