One of the things I love most about mindfulness is its adaptability. It’s not limited to certain objects of focus like the breath, particular postures like full lotus, or even serene retreat centers. Mindfulness can be integrated into any activity—walking, yoga,...

In 1964, I was born in Saigon to a Buddhist family. At age eight, I was adopted by an American family. My parents worked for the State Department, so besides living in the United States, I also lived in Thailand and Egypt. These beginnings gave me a good sense of...

Clarity is the capacity to recognize and distinguish the unlimited variety of thoughts, feelings, sensations, and appearances that continually emerge in the mind. It is also called luminosity. Without clarity, we wouldn’t be able to recognize or identify any aspect of...

“What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.” ~Don Miguel Ruiz For most of my life, I didn’t fully understand what projection...

‘Āsava is a Pali term often translated as “outflows” or “taints”, referring to deep mental habits that keep the mind caught in saṃsāra.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘Between mind and mind there is no gap. They all flow into the sea of original nature.’ Nan-yüan