Buddhist Insights

Buddhist Insights Buddhist Insights - Connecting people with monastics Buddhist Insights is a non-profit organization connecting people with monastics.

We offer meditation retreats, classes and workshops without a price-tag and run entirely on Dana - generosity.

04/15/2026

IN PERSON AND ONLINE!

We are honored and excited to have the Most Venerable Kothmala Kassapa Thero visiting us this month! He will be leading two evening meditation programs on Wednesday (4/15) and Thursday (4/16) from 5:30 to 8 PM. Each program will consist of the following:
5:30 ~ 6 PM: Buddha puja
6 ~ 7:30 PM: Meditation
7:30 ~ 8 PM: Dhamma discussion

Read more about Venerable here:
Venerable Kothmale Kumarakassapa Thero is distinguished Sri Lankan Buddhist monk and meditation teacher. He is the abbot of Labunoruwakanda Forest Monastery in Sri Lanka. He is also the founder and the president of the Paramaththa Foundation, which conducts many important initiatives to protect the Dhamma and Sri Lankan heritage, as well as provides support to economically challenged families and students in Sri Lanka.

Ven. Kumarakassapa Thero has devoted his life to the study and practice of pure Theravada Buddhist tradition as it was introduced 2600+ years ago, combining deep scholarly knowledge with profound meditation experience. Renowned for his clear and compassionate teachings, he has guided countless monastics and lay people in Sri Lanka and many other countries by helping them cultivate mindfulness, wisdom and inner peace.

Feel free to send us a message if you have any questions or concerns! We are so looking forward to having Venerable here and to see you all very soon! �

Bhante Kumarakassapa has arrived at 🙏 Bhante Sumitta is also present and will be translating his Dhamma talks for the b...
04/15/2026

Bhante Kumarakassapa has arrived at 🙏 Bhante Sumitta is also present and will be translating his Dhamma talks for the benefit of all sentient beings. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu!

04/15/2026

Bhante Suddhaso and Ayya Vaddha discuss their Dhamma journey in Italy

In memory of Pannavati Bhikkhuni 1950-2026An inspiring life dedicated to the Dhamma. We will all be forever thankful for...
04/12/2026

In memory of Pannavati Bhikkhuni 1950-2026
An inspiring life dedicated to the Dhamma.
We will all be forever thankful for your guidance and for being an inspiring role model for all sentient beings. 🙏🙏🙏

We are honored and excited to have the Most Venerable Kothmala Kassapa Thero visiting us this month! He will be leading ...
04/05/2026

We are honored and excited to have the Most Venerable Kothmala Kassapa Thero visiting us this month! He will be leading two evening meditation programs on Wednesday (4/15) and Thursday (4/16) from 5:30 to 8 PM. Each program will consist of the following:
5:30 ~ 6 PM: Buddha puja
6 ~ 7:30 PM: Meditation
7:30 ~ 8 PM: Dhamma discussion
Read more about Venerable here:
Venerable Kothmale Kumarakassapa Thero is distinguished Sri Lankan Buddhist monk and meditation teacher. He is the abbot of Labunoruwakanda Forest Monastery in Sri Lanka. He is also the founder and the president of the Paramaththa Foundation, which conducts many important initiatives to protect the Dhamma and Sri Lankan heritage, as well as provides support to economically challenged families and students in Sri Lanka.
Ven. Kumarakassapa Thero has devoted his life to the study and practice of pure Theravada Buddhist tradition as it was introduced 2600+ years ago, combining deep scholarly knowledge with profound meditation experience. Renowned for his clear and compassionate teachings, he has guided countless monastics and lay people in Sri Lanka and many other countries by helping them cultivate mindfulness, wisdom and inner peace.
Feel free to send us a message if you have any questions or concerns! We are so looking forward to having Venerable here and to see you all very soon! 🙏

04/03/2026

Monk Chat: Ask your Dhamma questions to the sangha LIVE. Join Monk Chat every Friday morning at 8:00am EST. Just go to Empty Cloud’s Youtube channel and click on the “Live” tab.

Buddhist Insights is funded by the generosity of the lay followers. If you are able to give, it benefits the sangha by providing them with food, shelter, and medicine. Your support contributes to the monk’s ability to offer these teachings. To make a donation: https://buddhistinsights.org/donate/

To learn more about Buddhist Insights: https://linktr.ee/buddhistinsights

04/02/2026

The Simile of the Great Log (SN 35.241)
“Do you see, bhikkhus, that great log being carried along by the current of the river Ganges?”

by Ayya Khemavamsi
www.mahavanadhutanka.org

04/01/2026

We discuss how different practices and terms, such as prayer, contemplation, meditation and others, fit into Buddhist thought and practice.

03/26/2026

What did the Buddha have to say about mindfulness in everyday life, and how might it differ or match ideas common today? And how did lay disciples in the Buddha's time practice mindfulness? We'll look at early suttas for answers and discuss!

03/25/2026

Join us for live Dhamma Teachings by going to the live tab at Empty Cloud Monastery. Dhamma Teachings are live Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8:00am and 7:30 pm.
Sutta References: https://suttacentral.net/ja538/en/cowell-rouse

Buddhist Insights is funded by the generosity of the lay followers. If you are able to give, it benefits the sangha by providing them with food, shelter, and medicine. Your support contributes to the monk’s ability to continue these offerings to lay followers. To make a donation: https://buddhistinsights.org/donate/

To learn more about Buddhist Insights: https://linktr.ee/buddhistinsights

03/25/2026

Join us for live Dhamma Teachings by going to the live tab at Empty Cloud Monastery. Dhamma Teachings are live Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8:00am and 7:30 pm.
Sutta Reference: https://suttacentral.net/sn7.10/en/sujato

Buddhist Insights is funded by the generosity of the lay followers. If you are able to give, it benefits the sangha by providing them with food, shelter, and medicine. Your support contributes to the monk’s ability to continue these offerings to lay followers. To make a donation: https://buddhistinsights.org/donate/

To learn more about Buddhist Insights: https://linktr.ee/buddhistinsights

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