‘Observing these changes — these never- ceasing transformations — you know that you must perish. But do you also know that when you perish, something in you does not perish with you?’ Surangama Sutra

‘In dealing with others, fairness is paramount; in self-reflection, sincerity is crucial.’ Classic of Spiritual Flight

‘I ask that you watch it carefully, this mind when it’s empty, when it’s not concocting any desires for anything, not wanting pleasure or trying to push away pain.’ Upasika Kee Nanayon

My name is Khalid Jama Hussein, and I live in Hargeisa, Somaliland. I am a mathematics teacher by profession, and over the years, I have had the privilege of helping many students in my classroom. Teaching mathematics is a great passion of mine, but beyond that, I...

I had a complex and difficult past filled with negativity, challenges, and chaos—problems at school and problems at home. I missed over 300 days of school and often found myself being aggressive and rude to others, which only led to receiving the same behavior in...

I'm a 20-year-old girl, and I don't know where to start. I've actually gone through a lot since childhood. My parents didn't let me pursue my hobbies. They always made me feel like I was never good enough. I cried a lot about everything. I was so sad with how my life...

My life has never been easy, and this past year has been the most uncomfortable for me. It has forced me to see the wall I had erected around myself that held me back and had controlled my interactions with others for so many years. I had created a wall so high that...

Life has never been easy; every stage of it has always left a scar. I am so grateful regardless because all the scars have shown me how unique and strong I am. They set me apart from being ordinary to being outstanding. Growing up without my parents exposed me to the...

There I sat, age 14, and my life was already falling apart. Not only had I been diagnosed with anorexia, but I was also becoming an angry, depressed, cruel person. I didn't want to show love, nor did I want to show gratitude to anyone, not even myself. I began to push...

When I was 18, I got admitted into law school with a 75% student loan. This, for me, was the beginning of my bright future, but little did I know everything would take a turn. I noticed I wasn’t very interested in the program, and my grades were dropping. On top of...