“Subconsciously we are lured by the expectation that we will reach a stage where we don’t have to fix anything … More
Tag: Peace
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
You hold in your hand an invitation
“You hold in your hand an invitation: to remember the transforming power of forgiveness and loving kindness. To remember that … More
Being at peace with impermanence
We may lose our best piece of pottery in the firing, the charter school we work so hard to create … More
Cave of demons
“One evening Milarepa returned to his cave after gathering firewood, only to find it filled with demons. They were cooking … 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
Driving away the unpleasant feelings
“According to Buddhism, most people identify happiness with pleasant feelings, while identifying suffering with unpleasant feelings. People consequently ascribe immense … More
The Answer Is YOU
Because we feel ourselves to be separate from the world in which we live, we have also grown to feel … More
It’s Ok not to be Ok
The key point of meditation
The key point of meditation is to develop sympathy for yourself. You could enjoy being yourself. You don’t have to … More
Become a family person first
Your connection to other human beings and your concern for their welfare have to be manifested personally, practically. Abstractly caring … More
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Become your own psychologist
“To become your own psychologist,” says Lama Yeshe, “you don’t have to learn some big philosophy. All you have to … More
Our hearts can grow strong at the broken places
Naomi Remen, a physician who uses art, meditation, and other spiritual practices in the healing of cancer patients, told me … More
Finding grace
Your very ability to recognise something outside of yourself and see its value forms part of the equation of grace. … More
All the problems are crucial
All the things taking place around our world, all the irritations and all the problems, are crucial. Without others we … More
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