Find Inner Peace and Relaxation with Calm Minds Meditation
A few days ago, I talked about how karma isn’t some magical, external cosmic force that dishes out rewards and punishments. Many people think of it like this: If you’re ... Read MoreRead More
Lately, I’ve been feeling really down and depressed, but a simple thought changed everything for me, and I want to share it because it might help others too. I was ... Read MoreRead More
Lately, I’ve been feeling really down and depressed, but a simple thought ended up changing everything for me. I had to share it because it might help others too. One ... Read MoreRead More
I was teaching a class the other night, and after a guided meditation, one woman mentioned she found it hard because her mind was filled with many thoughts, and she ... Read MoreRead More
What does the Dalai Lama have in common with old Hollywood movies, a backwoodsman turned political hero, noir mysteries in wartime San Francisco, Ronald Reagan, an Egyptian mummy, President Taft’s ... Read MoreRead More
Every now and then, a Buddhist teaching catches my attention for some reason. Often, it’s because I’m not fully satisfied with the traditional interpretation. Even the most common teachings, like ... Read MoreRead More
Lately, I’ve come to realize that wanting to see yourself as a good person can be counterproductive. You might think it’s only natural to want to see ourselves that way, ... Read MoreRead More
In late 2019, I recorded a series of talks for “Tricycle” magazine about using Buddhist tools to overcome social media and internet addiction. These talks were posted online in January ... Read MoreRead More
In this series of posts, I delve into teachings from early Buddhist scriptures to explore how we can free ourselves from addiction to social media. These teachings are found in ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of posts, I explain how we can break free from social media addiction using teachings from early Buddhist scriptures found in the Vitakkasanthana Sutta. This ancient text ... Read MoreRead More
I recently received an email from someone seeking advice on how to handle a wave of self-doubt and self-criticism: “I started meditating regularly about a month ago, but now I’m ... Read MoreRead More
An elderly friend once told me, “Aging isn’t for the faint-hearted.” She was mainly referring to the physical challenges that come with getting older—like the aches, pains, and tasks that ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I explain how we can break free from our addiction to social media using teachings from early Buddhist scriptures. These teachings are found in ... Read MoreRead More
I’ve often heard Buddhists mention “the unconditioned,” and I have a lot of skepticism about this concept. To me, it makes Enlightenment seem like something distant and almost mystical. People ... Read MoreRead More
Today is my birthday, and it feels very different from any of the previous ones I’ve had in my 63 years of life. It’s the first birthday since my mother ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I’ll 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
It’s early January, and many people who made New Year’s resolutions are already finding themselves backsliding. They might have missed a morning workout, indulged in unhealthy food, or skipped their ... Read MoreRead More
In some versions of the loving-kindness (metta bhavana) meditation practice, we start by thinking of a benefactor—someone who has shown us kindness. This helps us to remember and connect with ... Read MoreRead More
Recently, I suggested a simple mantra to use while exhaling: Release, Rest, Reveal. These words help us relax our body, ease our mind, and stay open to whatever comes our ... Read MoreRead More
Many people struggle with understanding the Buddhist concept of anatta or non-self, which is quite understandable. The idea that there is no permanent self is hard for many to grasp. ... Read MoreRead More