Spirituality
'The Buddha’s path is one that must be lived. As we live it, our practice becomes the vessel that carries us forward, and with each moment of awareness, we touch upon the truth the Buddha himself encountered under the Bodhi tree.' Buddha Sutra in 42 Sections
The definition of self-care may differ for everyone, but eventually it boils down to this core understanding: the awareness, acceptance, and respect for your own needs. True self-care requires first realizing what you truly need, and then choosing to honor that need...
“Sometimes growth doesn’t look like becoming more—it looks like leaving behind what no longer fits.” For a long time, I believed that outgrowing a friendship meant I had failed at it. That belief took root early, at boarding school, where friendships weren’t just...
‘May all beings overcome low self-esteem and sadness by reflecting on their own goodness.’ Everyday Buddhism
If you find yourself stuck in a stress cycle, try this gentle practice to pause, calm your nervous system, and reset. The post Self-Compassion for Nervous System Reset appeared first on Mindful.
A friend once asked me, “Are you an artist if no one sees it?” The question landed like a koan—sharp, simple, unsettling. It was one of those questions you don’t so much answer as live with, letting it trail through your days like a shadow or a companion—or, as the...
Int It was Sept 11, 2017 when Lion’s Roar posted the following essay, which ends with the words: As Buddhists in the U.S., I think that if we knew our own history better — that is, the history of Buddhism in the U.S. — we would understand that the ICE raids (which...
In Buddhism, love is not just an emotion. It’s a way of being, an experience of openness, kindness, and presence. Love gives us strength. It nourishes our happiness and protects our sanity. When our hearts are filled with love, we are deeply peaceful, happy, and...
For the first two decades of my life, you could have told me a chaplain was a type of boat, a cozy shirt, or someone’s favorite meal, and I would have believed you. In retrospect, this seems perfectly sensible. English is my father’s third language (mine as well,...
My eighty-year-old mother has lung cancer and congestive heart failure. After the cancer diagnosis, there followed numerous visits to the hospital. She cried each time, imploring me to let her stay home. I didn’t listen. Determined to fix her, we pushed through what...