‘The instruction to ‘‘let go of the past, the future, and the present’’ is a radical one. It is not a rejection of life but an invitation to live it fully.’ Everyday Buddhism

As a first attempt at an authentic dictionary of Buddhist doctrinal terms used in the Pāli Canon and its Commentaries, this manual fills a genuine gap felt by many students of Buddhism.

‘Buddha is the quality of awareness that observes without judgement, the compassion that arises naturally when we let go of our self-centred views, the wisdom that knows the impermanence and interdependence of all things.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘While timelessness might sound esoteric, glimpses of it are accessible even in the humblest moments. A quiet sunrise, or the stillness of the night can all reveal this timeless quality. These moments arise when the mind ceases its restless movement, and we simply...

‘By way of nonduality, of nonproduction, of nonbasis. The nonproduction and nonbasis of what? By way of the nonduality of the skandhas, etc. to : of enlightenment.’ The BuddhaLarge Sutra on Perfect Wisdom

‘For the perfection of wisdom is, not one thing, and all-knowledge another; all-knowledge is not one thing, and the perfection of wisdom another; but perfect wisdom and all-knowledge are not two or divided.’ The BuddhaLarge Sutra on Perfect Wisdom

‘We see that our thoughts and emotions are impermanent, that our sense of self is a construction, and that clinging leads to suffering. This insight allows us to let go of attachment and live with greater freedom.’ Everyday Buddhist

‘These days, fame—good name or bad name—comes through the media. What happens if a person is alone in a remote place and were to shout out in an attempt to bring fame? Nothing would happen! If you shout, eventually an echo will come, but nothing else!’ Dalai...

‘We see that our thoughts and emotions are impermanent, that our sense of self is a construction, and that clinging leads to suffering.’ Everyday Buddhist

‘Notice when you’re caught up in thought or emotional reactivity. The more you do this, the more intuitive it becomes. You begin to trust the quiet knowing beneath the noise of the mind. You see the power of awareness.’ Everyday Buddhist