‘Just as a thunderbolt Can light a dark cloudy night for an instant, An awakened being can sometimes Inspire people to do the right thing.’ Acharya Shantideva

There is that strong wish in us to ignore painful things — if possible — but that leaves us bound to them in a kind of sleepy slavery.

‘It is so hard to find the time and tools I need To help those with whom I share this world. If I don't seize the chance now, It may never arise again!’ Acharya Shantideva

‘The Buddha’s teaching of the raft offers a profound reminder of the importance of non-attachment in the spiritual journey. His metaphor serves as a practical guide for using the Dhamma effectively.’ Everyday Buddhism

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.” ~Henry Ford We’ve all been there: happily ticking off life’s checkboxes, certain we’ve cracked the code, until—bam!—life decides otherwise. Divorce papers, layoffs, grief, or unexpected illness—life’s...

‘From the birth and death of stars to the rise and fall of empires, from the smallest atom to the grandest mountains, all phenomena arise, exist for a time, and then dissolve. To deny this truth is to remain bound by illusion.’ Everyday Buddhism