‘Wisdom of Awakening is inherent in everyone It's because of the delusion under which our mind works that we fail to realise it ourselves.’ Hui Neng

‘In the Deer Park, the Buddha’s first audience consisted of five ascetics—his former companions who had abandoned him when he renounced the path of extreme austerity. Initially sceptical of his newfound insights, they were won over by the clarity and depth of his...

“Healing comes from letting there be room for all of this to happen: room for grief, for relief, for misery, for joy.” ~Pema Chodron I recently went on vacation with my partner, Jett. I want to tell you it was kind of a disaster, but the truth is, it was just life. I...

‘Learned Audience, those who understand the way of 'thoughtlessness' will know everything, will have the experience all Buddhas have had, and attain Buddhahood.’ Hui Neng

“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” ~Rumi On July 2, 2009, my life shattered with three words: “He is gone.” I thought my friend meant my love was away on a camping trip, but no. She meant he was gone, as in forever. My stomach knotted and my breath...

‘The Buddha’s teachings are vast and varied, yet at their core, they point to the same essential truths. Through practice, we begin to see how these teachings interweave and reinforce one another, forming a path that is both simple and profound.’ Everyday...

Content warning - this post discusses suicidal thoughts and self-harm. As far back as my memory takes me, I remember feeling sad for no apparent reason. I was about seven years old, long before depression was a word I understood. I remember Christmas mornings when...

‘When people prefer dukkha over awakening, even the bodhisattvas are moved to tears.’ Everyday Buddhism

I recently received an email asking me this question - "Why does our body deserve love?" "What an interesting question," I wondered. Here's what I think: Our body is the greatest instrument through which we experience life differently, depending on how well we take...