The Buddha taught what many regard as universal psychological principles: Everyone is subject to suffering; everyone wishes to have relief from that suffering; relief is possible, and there is path, ...

Buddhist thought emphasizes positive action to effect change. Source: Wouter de Jong/Pexels The enduring popularity of Buddhist ideas is evident in the ubiquity of “mindfulness” in our world today.

Sometimes it is helpful to look at the lives of great historical wisdom teachers to see how they came to their wisdom. The life of the Buddha intertwines verifiable facts and legend. There is some ...