Spirituality
‘The perfections are not merely ideals to be admired, but practices to be embodied in every aspect of our lives. They are the living expression of awakening, guiding us toward the realisation of our true nature.’ Everyday Buddhism
‘Through the cultivation of generosity, morality, patience, energy, meditation, and wisdom, we transform not only ourselves but the world around us. Each of these perfections is interconnected, supporting and enhancing the others.’ Everyday Buddhism
“Turn down the volume of your negative inner voice and create a nurturing inner voice to take its place.” ~Beverly Engel After the abuse ends, people think the pain ends too. But what no one tells you is that sometimes the loudest voice isn’t the abuser’s anymore—it’s...
‘When freed from selfishness our mind is the mind of Buddha — delusion is transformed into the four wisdoms of Buddha.’ Everyday Buddhism
Take the time to eat an orange in mindfulness. If you eat an orange in forgetfulness, caught in your anxiety and sorrow, the orange is not really there. But if you bring your mind and body together to produce true presence, you can see that the orange is a miracle....
You can’t push away a panic attack. But what happens when you let it play out? Writer and mindfulness teacher Ed Halliwell on how mindfulness helps him navigate anxiety and depression. The post When You’re Depressed: Is There Room to “Let Go”? appeared first on...
“I searched for God and found only myself. I searched for myself and found only God.” ~Rumi There’s a particular kind of heartbreak that happens when you realize some of your prayers are going nowhere. There’s a painful silence that follows unanswered calls. Yet,...
‘Acknowledge the experiences as they arise. They are the reality of the moment. Buddhist meditation.’ Everyday Buddhism
In a centuries-old temple in Kyoto, American artist Taiji Terasaki installed his latest work, Wings Over Crystalline Landscapes. In his artist’s statement, Terasaki describes the exhibition as exploring “the quiet, luminous intersections between butterfly migration,...
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” ~Anatole France When my cat Squiggles died, I didn’t just “lose a pet.” I lost a part of my identity, my greatest source of comfort, and my sense of home. Squiggles was the one constant in my...