Find Inner Peace and Relaxation with Calm Minds Meditation
I used to be envious of people who meditated daily, as it was something I struggled with. While some people found it easy to meditate every day, I found it ... Read MoreRead More
Sometimes, the teachings from the Buddhist tradition challenge me, and it’s usually because the traditional interpretations leave me unsatisfied. Even foundational teachings like the four foundations of mindfulness or the ... Read MoreRead More
I’ve always admired the few people I know who can honestly say they’ve been meditating for 10 or 20 years without missing a day. I’ve been meditating for 30 years, ... Read MoreRead More
Are spiritual goals dangerous because they could trigger grasping and selfish desires? Should we let go of goals to achieve true freedom and happiness? Sunada doesn’t think so. She believes ... Read MoreRead More
In late 2019, I recorded a series of talks for Tricycle magazine about how Buddhist practices can help us overcome social media and internet addiction. These talks were published online ... Read MoreRead More
— Today, February 15, is Parinirvana Day in the Buddhist world, marking the anniversary of the Buddha’s death or Parinirvana. It’s a time to reflect on the truths of change, ... Read MoreRead More
I have great respect for those who can confidently say they’ve been meditating daily for 10 or 20 years without missing a single day. While I’ve been meditating for 30 ... Read MoreRead More
Discover the physical and psychological benefits of meditation. Lower blood pressure, reduce stress, improve sleep, and boost mood with different meditation types. ... Read MoreRead More
I come from a family that loves drama. We could create a big fuss even out of a simple trip to the supermarket. Alcohol consumption only made this tendency worse. ... Read MoreRead More
Today is my birthday, and it’s one that stands out among all 63 birthdays I’ve had on this planet. It’s the first birthday I’ve celebrated since my mother passed away ... Read MoreRead More
I remember a time shortly after I had learned to meditate when I was guided through a lovingkindness (metta bhavana) meditation practice. The instructor asked us to focus on our ... Read MoreRead More
Could a computer write a convincing and accurate article about meditation? Could it even teach meditation? I decided to find out. I’ve been hearing a lot about ChatGPT, which stands ... Read MoreRead More
Misconceptions about the Buddha are so prevalent that they appear in nearly every book on Buddhism. Unfortunately, many of these books merely reiterate what others have said, causing these myths ... Read MoreRead More
I want to talk about community. In Buddhism, community, or Sangha, is incredibly important. It’s one of the “three jewels,” along with the Buddha, representing the goal of awakening, and ... Read MoreRead More
In late 2019, I recorded a series of talks for “Tricycle” magazine on how Buddhist tools can help overcome social media and internet addiction. These were eventually published online in ... Read MoreRead More
People often ask why I have so many tattoos. I currently have 40, including one that covers my entire back, and a variety of piercings and brandings. It all started ... Read MoreRead More
Many people find guided meditations easier than meditating alone. This makes sense because having an external guide helps bring skills we might not yet possess and can interrupt our distracted ... Read MoreRead More
Last month, my sister Fiona passed away unexpectedly. She had been battling cancer for several years, going through cycles of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Each time the cancer reappeared in a ... Read MoreRead More
Self-compassion is so transformative for me after over 30 years of studying Buddhism. It’s been a vital tool in handling various challenges, from everyday annoyances like a child’s tantrum to ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I explain how we can break free from our social media addiction using teachings from the early Buddhist scriptures. These teachings are found in ... Read MoreRead More
I recall my first weekend retreat at the Aryaloka Buddhist Center back in the summer of 1993. I decided to take a break from my family and work responsibilities to ... Read MoreRead More