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In the Land of the Thunder Dragon
Under the bright afternoon sun, so many people are holding floral umbrellas that the crowd looks like a garden. Row after row of monks in maroon and mustard are near the pavilion where the ceremonies are taking place. In the stands behind them are lay folks, most...
Morning meditation — The way of virtue is respecting the world.
‘The way of virtue is respecting the world — respecting our own bodies, respecting the rights of other beings, living in a way that is not cruel, not harmful, not divisive, not insensitive, not brutal.’ Ajahn Sumedho
A Simple Practice That’s Keeping Me Out of Catastrophic Thinking
“Hope is not a prediction. It is the choice to believe something good is possible before we have proof.” For most of my life, I lived with an internal alarm system that never turned off. I expected disaster around every corner—financial collapse, professional failure,...
How to Create Micro-Moments of Joy to Help You Keep Going
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh I want to shine a light on something that often gets overlooked in both the medical world and the mental health space. Something I didn’t have a name for...
Morning meditation — Great Teacher Kobo, does not choose the brush.
‘There’s a saying about Kobo (ad800) whose calligraphy is regarded, even today, as amongst the greatest examples of this highly developed art: ‘‘This wonderful calligrapher does not choose his brush. Kobo Daishi, Great Teacher Kobo, does not choose the brush.’’’...
Morning meditation — Awareness opens the door to seeing reality.
‘Awareness opens the door to seeing reality as it truly is — impermanent, interconnected, and empty of inherent self. It allows us to engage with the world with a mind that is free from delusion, attachment, and aversion.’ Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — It [awareness] is not simply attention, but a deep, clear seeing.
‘The Eightfold Path has played such a central role in the evolution of the Buddha’s teaching and suggests that it may have emerged organically from Shakyamuni Buddha’s own behaviour and life example.’ Everyday Buddhism
What is your love language with yourself?
All of us naturally like to express, experience and receive love in different ways. The concept of love languages gives us a deeper perspective into how we can better communicate our love within our relationships. But before we begin understanding how to express our...
The Cost of Chronic Stress and 6 Practical Steps to Presence
“You are not your thoughts. You are the observer of your thoughts.” ~Amit Ray I was in the middle of responding to my third “urgent” email of the morning when I realized I hadn’t tasted my coffee. The cup sat there, half-empty and cold. I had no memory of drinking it....
