‘When we transcend the illusion of self, we begin to embody this Buddha-nature, which is characterised by wisdom, compassion, and boundless awareness.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘This attachment to a fixed self generates suffering, for it is the basis of our fears, desires, and conflicts. As long as we see ourselves as separate, we are bound by the duality of subject and object, self and other, inside and outside.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘In Buddhist teachings, clear awareness is often associated with the realisation of Buddha-nature — the inherent potential for awakening that exists within all beings.’ Everyday Buddhism

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” ~Alan Watts I must admit, dear reader, that I wasn’t always a fan of change—not even a little. I wouldn’t say I entered this world naturally inclined toward new or...

Hoo Nam Seelmann: Most Korean Buddhist temples are deep in the mountains, and the snims [a title used for Korean Buddhist nuns and monks] live in seclusion. So, temple food—which has a tradition going back more than 1,500 years—remains quite hidden from the view of...

‘The insight into emptiness and not-self does not negate the reality of our everyday experiences. Rather, it transforms the way we relate to them. From the perspective of clear awareness, we engage with life fully, but without attachment or aversion.’ Everyday...