Trigger Warning: This story mentions depression and emotional struggles. Please read with care. Treyana started her mindfulness practice back in 2022 during some very hard moments in her life. She was dealing with depression, personal struggles at home, and finding it...

“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” ~Rumi The first winter, I learned to lie cheerfully. “How are you settling in?” someone would ask, and I would smile and say, “Really well, thank you.” That was the most fluent English I spoke all day. I had left a...

‘One of the most liberating aspects of Buddhist practice is the acceptance of impermanence. Understanding that all things are in a state of constant change allows us to let go of our rigid attachment to form and identity.’ Everyday Buddhism

On Monday I was honored to attend a gathering to mourn the passing and celebrate the life of a great American bodhisattva. Robert Thurman died on June 16 at his home in Woodstock, New York at the age of 84. He was probably the preeminent American Buddhist of our...

“Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first; it means me too.” ~L.R. Knost We live in a society that celebrates pushing through; burnout is often worn as a badge of honor, and many job descriptions state bluntly, “Must be able to perform well under pressure and...

‘May all those drowning in delusion find the peace and safety of the further shore.’ Everyday Buddhism