‘‘Good Gotama [Buddha], what is mind's resort?’’ ‘‘Mind's resort, Brahman, is mindfulness.’’ The Buddha, Samyutta Nikaya
Spirituality
Cinco Puntos Clave de la Práctica Budista
La Práctica del Día a Día Las escrituras budistas nos dicen que el dharma ha de compartirse acorde a las inclinaciones y necesidades de los seres —e inclusive en sus múltiples idiomas— para que así lo puedan comprender y asimilar. Consecuentemente, el budismo ha...
Steve Silberman, acclaimed science journalist and author, dies at 66
Steve Silberman, award-winning science journalist, advocate of autism rights, and author of NeuroTribes, died Wednesday night. He was 66. “It’s my very sad duty to inform you all that @stevesilberman.bsky.social, my wonderful husband and best friend, passed away last...
Morning meditation — There’s probably nothing more beautiful.
‘There’s probably nothing more beautiful in this world than people relying on and trusting one another.’ Beopjeong Sunim
Classic of Spiritual Flight.
In dealing with others, fairness is paramount; in self-reflection, sincerity is crucial.
Morning meditation — I’ve often taught that tranquillity is stillness.
‘I’ve often taught that tranquillity is stillness; flowing is wisdom.’ Ajahn Chah
Morning meditation — All of you!
‘All of you! If you want to return to your homes, simply wake up to your true nature.’ Bassui Tokushō
Self-Care for Activists
“Monks, the All is aflame… Aflame, I tell you, with birth, aging, and death, with sorrows, lamentations, pains, distresses, and despairs.” —Adittapariyaya Sutta: The Fire Sermon All is aflame. The scale at which hatred and despair are spreading feels exponential to me...
A Mindfulness Practice to Transform Anger into Love
When you are angry, close your eyes and ears and return to yourself in order to quell the flames. Smile, even if it takes effort. Smiling relaxes hundreds of tiny muscles, making your face more attractive. Sit wherever you are, and look deeply. If your concentration...
Morning meditation — By nature, desire is like empty space.
‘By nature, desire is like empty space, Divorced from anything established. Because of false discrimination, though, The defilement of desire plagues the ignorant.’ The Buddha
