A Moment to Be Remembered: An Essay on the Suddenness of the Fruit of Stream Entry

This essay explores the nature of stream entry in Buddhist practice. As Buddhism continues to take root in the West, interpretations of stream entry have evolved, with some suggesting that it is a gradual process rather than a distinct moment of realization. This essay critically examines the Modern Gradualist Interpretation (MGI), which proposes that stream…

The Happiness of Respect

The Happiness of Respect An essay describing the happiness one can gain from an attitude of respect. This essay intersperses sutta passages, with commentary and Bhante Joe’s personal experience. It contrasts the happiness of respect with the happiness that comes from competition. It describes how the happiness of respect can make one’s world a brighter…