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 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…

  To the End of Body and Mind: The Story of Nyāṇadīpa Bhante’s Life and His Teachings at Bhaddeka Vihari Aranya  Compiled by Bhante Joe Atulo | Updated January 13th, 2021 In January 2020, Nyāṇadīpa Bhante came to stay at Bhaddeka Vihari Aranya.  He was feeling in good health and was very open to discussing…