A watercolor painting shows an elderly Buddhist monk in an orange robe, seated in meditation with a string of mala beads in his hands, against a forest backdrop of blue and green washes. Below the painting, in dark blue script, are the words "108 Buddhist Contemplations".

A Living Library of 108 Teachings

This page hosts an ongoing project: a growing collection of contemplative guides that aims to reach 108 complete articles. Each article explores a single Buddhist theme through 108 specific points for reflection, study, and practice.

New articles are added regularly. Each follows the same format: a thorough dive into one topic, structured as 108 numbered insights.

Why 108?

In many Buddhist traditions, this number carries symbolic weight, from the beads on a mala to the afflictions addressed on the path. This project adopts that structure to offer a disciplined, in-depth approach to each subject.

How to Use This Page

The list below is expanding toward the goal of 108 articles. You can begin with what’s here now and return as more are published. Read an entire guide, or reflect on one point at a time.

The collection is growing.

The List:

  1. Greed
  2. Hatred
  3. Delusion – Understanding and Overcoming Ignorance
  4. Loving-Kindness
  5. Delusion Contemplations on Delusion in the Digital Age