“Of course, even when you see the world as a trap and posit a fundamental separation between liberation of self … More
Tag: Wisdom
Recognising weaknesses
…It also advises us to be positive with ourselves. Instead of getting frustrated with our faults we should appreciate the … More
Taking refuge in sangha
We say, “I take refuge in sangha,” but sangha is made of individual practitioners. So you have to take care … More
Drop the judgement
By and large, human beings tend to prefer to fit in to society by following accepted rules of etiquette and … More
Fighting evil
“Are the great spiritual teachings really advocating that we fight evil because we are on the side of light, the … More
Why We Suffer
Alan Wallace, a leading Western teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, puts it like this: “Imagine walking along a sidewalk with your … More
The powerful seed of gentleness
When we look into ourselves, we tend to fixate on our neurosis, restlessness, and aggression. Or we might fixate on … More
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The Healing Power of Mind
‘Whatever the cause of unworthy feelings, a powerful remedy lies in the realization that we are perfect in our true … More
What good are our stories of victimhood?
Our emotional world is universal
Compassion is not just a feeling, it is a response to pain that is deeply rooted in wisdom. It is … More
We do not possess or own anything
There is an old story about a famous rabbi living in Europe who was visited one day by a man … More
Power of an open question
If we think about it, life resists definition. How can we truly know things that continuously change, are impossible to … More
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Believe in Your Goodness
Robert Johnson, the noted Jungian analyst, acknowledges how difficult it is for many of us to believe in our goodness. … More
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Impermanence – the only certainty
One day some people came to the master and asked: How can you be happy in a world of such … More
