RejoyStart here · 9 min read
The Noble Eightfold Path Explained, One Factor at a Time
The Noble Eightfold Path is the fourth of the Four Noble Truths. Learn each factor in plain language from the Pali suttas, and one to try today.
The Rejoy Journal
Plain-language guides to Buddhist ideas and practice, for people who want to live them.
Dedication & joy · 8 min read
What Is Mudita in Buddhism? Gladness, Rejoicing, and Dedication
Mudita is gladness at another's happiness. What the Pali suttas and commentary say, how Mahayana rejoicing differs, and why it is not dedication of merit.
Daily practice · 8 min read
Kalyana Mitta: Spiritual Friendship, and How to Practice It
What kalyana-mitta means: admirable friendship in the Pali Canon, how it differs from a teacher, and one week of practice with a friend you know.
Start here · 6 min read
What Are the Four Noble Truths? A Plain-Language Guide
The Four Noble Truths are the heart of the Buddha's first sermon. Learn what each truth means, the task it asks of you, and a five-minute practice.
Meditation · 7 min read
Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation: A Step-by-Step Guide
Metta is the practice of silently wishing yourself and others well. Learn its roots, the steps in a common order, sample phrases and a 10-minute session.
Dedication & joy · 5 min read
What Is Dedication of Merit? A Simple Guide to Ending Your Practice Well
Dedication of merit is the Buddhist habit of offering the good of your practice to others. What it means, how traditions differ, and a two-minute method.
Meditation · 7 min read
How to Meditate: A Beginner's Guide That Actually Works
A plain, step-by-step way to start meditating today: how to sit, how to follow the breath, what to do when your mind wanders, and a realistic first week.
Karma & seeds · 7 min read
What Is Karma? What Buddhism Actually Teaches
Karma in Buddhism means intentional action and its results, not fate or a cosmic scoreboard. Here is what the early texts say, plus a five-minute practice.