Oh, what a wonderful topic to write about: thank you notes for friends! I really revere friendship and feel overflowing gratitude for the existence and experience of it. A form of love that is simple, spirited, supportive, and soothing all at once. Friends are there...

‘Even when living in the common world, if you don’t become attached to worldly things, you can become your true self.’ Beopjeong Sunim

‘Buddhist meditation has nothing to do with time or attainment, success or failure.’ Zen Graffiti

‘Followers of the way. Whenever the desire to move or say something occurs, first examine the mind.’ Acharya Shantideva

‘Again I ask you, can you fully comprehend the Unmoving Ground you were originally endowed with before your parents gave birth to you? If you have understood, you walk hand in hand with all the Buddhas and Patriarchs of the three time-periods.’ Kusan Sunim

1. Practice in plain sight Place your zafu meditation cushion in a conspicuous place in your home, such as on your bedroom floor. As you pass by, let it invite you to practice meditation daily. Even five minutes in the morning or night can turn your life around. 2....

My nine-year-old had saved up her money for roller blades. When we were at the sporting goods store, I got inspired too and purchased a pair of old-school white roller skates with pink wheels. I was thrilled to share this new pastime with her and we spent the...

‘Whether we know it or not, this life is an abundant treasure house.’ Taizan Maezumi Roshi

Many of us walk for the sole purpose of getting from one place to another. Now suppose we are walking to a sacred place. We would walk quietly and take each gentle step with reverence. I propose that we walk this way every time we walk on the earth. The earth is...

‘Buddhist countries are no different to any other — hatred is universal. We, of course, can make a difference. Worth giving it a try.’ Everyday Buddhism