“Pain is not wrong. Reacting to pain as wrong initiates the trance of unworthiness. The moment we believe something is … More
Tag: Freedom
World plays a role in our liberation
“Of course, even when you see the world as a trap and posit a fundamental separation between liberation of self … More
Out of control everyday mind
“At my first meditation retreat, a two-week period of silent attention to mind and body, I was amazed to find … More
The trance of unworthiness
We focus on other people’s faults. There is a saying that the world is divided into people who think they … More
Freedom is right here
What are the experiences that the teachings of the Buddha are founded on? They are sadness, love, and openness. Although … More
Burden that I’m carrying all the time
Are you sure, though, that you are really experiencing pain, experiencing it in the fullest way? “Well, I’m not even … More
Stuck
“Release seems to come only when we allow ourselves to be truly stuck—when we find ourselves all out of tricks … More
Patience
“Patience from a Buddhist perspective is not a “wait and see” attitude, but rather one of “just be there”… Patience … More
Basic goodness
Discovering real goodness comes from appreciating very simple experiences. We are not talking about how good it feels to make … More
Buddha nature
Buddha nature is not regarded as a peaceful state of mind or, for that matter, as a disturbed one either. … More
Awakened Heart
As long as you are alive, you will feel fear. It is an intrinsic part of your world, as natural … More
A Path With Heart
When we have not learned to talk about feelings or even to be aware of them, our life remains entangled. … More
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Learning the Middle Path
Learning the Middle Path, the life of balance, allows the heart’s natural awareness and compassion to grow. We become free … More
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Grace is simply that which opens our hearts
“I remember hearing a talk from a very famous Tibetan teacher, a man who had spent many years in a … More
