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These days, more people are looking to gain insight into their lives. For a long time, many in the West were skeptical about whether achieving such awakening was realistic. Thoughts ... Read MoreRead More
We all tend to be hard on ourselves for things we did wrong in the past or think we did wrong. It’s important to forgive ourselves. When we don’t, we ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I explain how teachings from early Buddhist scriptures can help us break free from social media addiction. These teachings come from the Vitakkasanthana Sutta, ... Read MoreRead More
For the past month, I’ve been recording daily guided meditations based on teachings from the Buddhist Honeyball Sutta. This discourse outlines a feedback loop that leads to our own suffering. ... Read MoreRead More
We’re thrilled at Wildmind as we embark on developing our very own app, featuring an ever-growing collection of my guided meditations. The app will be free to download, but a ... Read MoreRead More
I’ve been sharing posts that draw from early Buddhist scriptures to explain how we can break free from our addiction to social media. These teachings are found in the Vitakkasanthana ... Read MoreRead More
The weeks leading up to the US presidential election were a real emotional roller coaster for me. As a “Resident Alien,” I couldn’t vote, but I certainly had strong feelings ... Read MoreRead More
We all go through conditioning that can impact our happiness and sometimes make us miserable. This conditioning starts even before we are born. Studies show that our grandparents’ exposure to ... Read MoreRead More
Embracing Our Flaws Some people can accept their less attractive traits without much distress. Others develop ways to hide these imperfections, while some convince themselves that their shortcomings justify harmful ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I’m breaking down how we can overcome our addiction to social media using teachings from early Buddhist scriptures, specifically the Vitakkasanthana Sutta. This text ... Read MoreRead More
In this series of posts, I’m using early Buddhist scriptures to explain how we can break free from our social media addiction. These teachings come from the Vitakkasanthana Sutta, an ... Read MoreRead More
During one of my initial attempts at lovingkindness meditation (metta bhavana), a teacher instructed us to find feelings of love in our hearts and then extend that love to others. ... Read MoreRead More
One thing that has really transformed my life is practicing self-empathy. When I first heard the term, it was like a lightbulb went off because I realized I hadn’t been ... Read MoreRead More
What is insight practice? To answer that, let’s first understand what the Buddha’s teaching, or Dharma, is about. Dharma is essentially about finding freedom from suffering, which is the core ... Read MoreRead More
In the tradition I follow, lovingkindness (known as metta bhavana) and mindfulness meditation are seen as equally important. However, from my observations, about a third of long-term practitioners tend to ... Read MoreRead More
Many people find it easier to meditate with guided meditations rather than doing it alone, and that’s understandable. Having a guide provides us with an external voice, bringing expertise that ... Read MoreRead More
In this series of six posts, I’ll explain how we can break free from social media addiction using teachings from early Buddhist scriptures, specifically the Vitakkasanthana Sutta. This text outlines ... Read MoreRead More
I had heard about the trails in the woods next to my new apartment, but when I first took my dog for walks, I couldn’t figure out where they started. ... Read MoreRead More
Many books on Buddhism repeat common misconceptions about the Buddha. This happens because many of these books are just referencing older writings instead of presenting new research or insights. I’d ... Read MoreRead More
I remember a time when people would usually respond with “good” when asked, “How are you?” Nowadays, the typical answer seems to be “busy.” Recently, I’ve been feeling incredibly busy ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I’ll explain, using early Buddhist teachings, how we can free ourselves from our addiction to social media. These teachings are found in the Vitakkasanthana ... Read MoreRead More