The meeting with the monastics in southern Italy was more than a volunteer stay. It was a reminder of why the fight for equality in Buddhism means so much.

Hva betyr egentlig ‘riktig oppmerksomhet’ i buddhismen? Ajahn Brahmali explains the concept of 'samma sati' and how it relates to meditation and the eightfold path.

One way of looking at the training is called the gradual training, which is a gradual refinement of wholesome happiness and freedom.

Jhana has become popular, but often dumbed down. So then it helps to have an overview of how aspects of the path fits together.