Buddhism began in a very simple setting. Under a sheltering tree by the banks of the Niranjana River in northern India, Siddhartha Gautama, a prince turned wandering yogi, sat steadfast in meditation until he attained enlightenment. Then, after contemplating for many...

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” ~Dr. Seuss The notification pops up on my phone: “Jason, we made a new memory reel for you.” I pause whatever I’m doing, probably something stressful involving deadlines or dishes, and...

‘Patience, one of the six perfections, is the practice of enduring difficulties without anger or frustration. It is the capacity to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, knowing that all experiences, whether pleasant or unpleasant, are fleeting.’ Everyday...

‘He [Buddha] does not speak that which is deceitful, nor does he speak that which is alien. There is no mistake in even one phrase or line of the discourses of the World Honoured One.’ Bassui Tokushō

Thanksgiving is such a beautiful time of year. After all, who would object to “thanks” and “giving”? And yet, as warmly as this season invites us in, it can also… stretch us. Between family gatherings, cooking, travel, and all the emotional dynamics that come with...