My early memories of my mother are of her acting as perpetual hostess: When unexpected guests came to our home, trays of green tea and delectable homemade treats magically appeared. Growing up as a Sansei, third generation Japanese American, I witnessed my mother care...

The Bear is a popular and acclaimed television series that’s currently in the running for most of the major categories at the upcoming 2024 Primetime Emmy awards. It’s the story of an ambitious chef who takes over his family’s sandwich shop. It is also a story about...

Many people question their purpose in life.  Perhaps they work tirelessly each day to secure essentials: food, clothing, shelter. Balancing family and career obligations, they follow paths laid by others, leading to an existence that can seem monotonous and...

‘If you see into your true nature, upon forgetting thoughts and imaginings, you will turn the karma of ignorance into the great sea of liberation’ Bassui Tokushō

‘The pursuit of wealth and power often leads to ruin, but those who are content with little can find peace.’ Classic of Spiritual Flight

Welcome to our post on resilience affirmations! With time, I've learned that resilience is one of the most powerful traits one can build to endure the ever-increasing ebbs and sometimes scarce flows of adult life. Over the last few years, it has become supremely clear...

‘One wrong move leads to many failures.’ Classic of Spiritual Flight

‘Our reaction is a conditioned one and ultimately condition­ed by ignorance.’ Corrado Pensa

‘‘‘Then, good Gotama, what is the resort of Nibbana?’’ ‘‘That question goes too far Brahman. No answer can encompass it.’’’ The Buddha, Samyutta Nikaya

‘A monk asked, “What is the essential meaning of Buddhism?” Mazu said, “What is the meaning of this moment?”’ Mazu Daoyi