“It is very important for every human being to forgive herself or himself because if you live, you will make mistakes—it is inevitable. But once you do and you see the mistake, then you forgive yourself and say, ‘Well, if I’d known better I’d have done better.’” ~Maya...

‘Everything is meditation itself and can be regarded as an opportunity for change — this is turning the negative into the positive.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘I often say we should think of our dharma practice as a hobby.’ Geshe Tashi Tsering

Being a mother of four — three beautiful daughters and one strong son — has taught me more about love, pain, and perseverance than anything else in this world. Each of my children carries a piece of me. My son, my firstborn, stands tall with quiet strength and a...

There was a time in my life when I was so small, yet already burdened with more than most kids my age. I was constantly falling sick — one illness after another — and it often felt like I was living in a hospital more than in my own home. Over time, the weight of it...

I’ve never been very fortunate when it came to love — parental or romantic. I’ve loved, and I’ve been loved, but never quite in the way I needed. As the oldest daughter, raising my three younger siblings became my responsibility. I was their protector, their guide,...

In my experience with depression, I would compare the mental state to a sudden onslaught of rolling, dark clouds and thunder — with a downpour of thick, heavy rain. This storm sharply contrasts the sky that was, only moments before, a beautiful blue full of bright,...