Nama-Rupa: Why Vipassana Watches Mind and Matter Together
A plain-English explanation of nama-rupa, mind and matter, and why Vipassana practice observes both together rather than separately.
Anatta vs the Psychological Self: Is Buddhism Denying You Have a Personality?
Anatta does not deny your personality exists. Here is what the not-self teaching actually claims, explained simply.
The Five Aggregates: What Buddhism Says You’re Actually Made Of
The five aggregates, or khandhas, are five constantly changing processes Buddhism says make up a person. Here is what each one means in plain English.