No other single thing existsLike the hindrance of delusion,Which so obstructs humankindAnd makes it wander forever. Those who have abandoned delusion,Cleaving through this mass of darkness,No longer roam and wander on;In them the cause is found no more. —Khujjuttara,...
Two summers ago, my family and I visited Stagecoach Reservoir in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. The wind was blowing out of the west, which meant that, standing at the edge of the dam, on the east rim of the reservoir, we were getting blown over. My kids loved it,...
‘The real suffering is not the sound of the cement mixer, but the stuff you create in your own mind—that is what dukkha is.’ Ajahn Sumedho
Before I start this post, I want to make sure I let you know that what you are going through is something that is real, valid, really painful, and you are not at all just asking for attention or being too needy. Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses...
‘So I want to repeat over and over again: Do not be careless.’ Zen Master Hakuin
‘A moment of joy in your heart is being carried away by the wind. Realising this, you'll no longer be at the mercy of circumstance.’ Zen Master Rinzai
‘The Perfect Way is difficult only for those who pick and choose.’ Seng-ts’an
Journaling on or around your birthday is a great idea! Birthdays are a milestone. They're important celebrations and also clear markers of time in our lives. We often relate to our past based on our age... This happened when I was 22, got married when I was 30, bought...
Zoey Xinyi Gong is a chef and registered dietician specializing in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) food therapy. In recent years, Gong has emerged as a prominent figure in the world of TCM, garnering attention on social media for her accessible...
‘Mind has no form and its awareness no limit. Hence it's said, "Tathagata forms are endless. And so is awareness".’ Bodhidharma