“Rest and be thankful.” ~William Wordsworth A few years ago, I caught myself doing something that made no sense. It was late evening, my kids were asleep, the house finally quiet. I’d been counting down to this moment all day—dreaming of sinking into the couch,...

‘While we are unenlight­ened, there is an element of shared or general experience.’ Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

This post is sponsored content, paid for by Drala Mountain Center. From Tibet to the West, the Dharma has taken root. Its next chapter is ours to write. The story of one practitioner illustrates this moment. After retiring from a demanding corporate career in 2023,...

‘The practice of kṣānti (Patience) requires us to meet life’s challenges with acceptance rather than resistance. It teaches us to let go of our reactive tendencies — anger, frustration, or resentment — and instead, respond with understanding and compassion.’ Everyday...

“And then I realized that to be seen by others, I first had to be willing to see myself.” ~Anonymous In a world that teaches us to be visible only when we’re polished, productive, or pleasing, I found something unexpected on the other side of my camera: myself. But...