“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

‘Sages seek from mind and not from the Buddha, whereas those who seek from the Buddha and not from mind are fools!’ Zen Master Hui Hai

“Slow down and enjoy life. It’s not only the scenery you miss by going too fast—you also miss the sense of where you are going and why.” ~Eddie Cantor In today’s hyper-connected and fast-paced world, slowing down isn’t just rare—it feels almost countercultural. For...

‘Reflecting on the way it is brings into consciousness what a lifespan as a human being involves, the possibilities.’ Ajahn Sumedho

“Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is to ask for help.” ~Unknown We live in a world that praises strength—especially quiet strength. The kind that shows up, gets things done, and rarely complains. The kind that’s resilient, dependable, productive. But what...

‘You begin to trust the quiet knowing beneath the noise of the mind. You see the power of awareness.’ Everyday Buddhism