‘Buddha often compared the process of awakening to uncovering a hidden treasure or cleansing a soiled garment. The treasure is already there; the garment is already pure. We need only remove the layers that conceal them.’ Everyday Buddhism

We all want to lead happy, loving, and meaningful lives in a peaceful and caring world. Yet too often we don’t get the kind of life and world we long for. We suffer in different ways, in mind and in body, and can’t find the happiness we deserve. The world is far from...

“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” ~Maya Angelou The weekend started like any other family visit. Our family was in town, and it began with real excitement. Kids running everywhere, chocolate chip muffins in the oven, homemade ice...

‘Wanting to get rid of sadness is an expression of the universal aspiration to happiness.’ Corrado Pensa

One of the toughest moments of Nahomi's life happened when she was eleven years old. She lost her mother to suicide. Growing up, her mother had suffered from various mental illnesses, and Nahomi was always very attached and emotionally in tune with her feelings....

‘Buddha Nature is like a store of treasure inside the house of a pauper. The owner isn't aware of it, and the treasure cannot speak.’ Tathagatagarbha Sutra