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When the Buddha was nearing the end of his life, he shared a profound message with his attendant Ananda and future generations: Be your own light, your own refuge. Don’t ... Read MoreRead More
Many people struggle to grasp the Buddhist teaching of anatta (non-self), which is understandable since the concept is quite complex. Most assume that “someone” must be in control, thinking they ... Read MoreRead More
During a recent online meditation session, we discussed the powerful pull of social media. Many people find its appeal so strong that it feels almost addictive. The creators of platforms ... Read MoreRead More
How we view ourselves internally can significantly impact our feelings. This isn’t just about our physical reflection but more about our relationship with our inner selves. Imagine having a friendly ... Read MoreRead More
Understanding the Buddhist concept of anatta (non-self) can be quite challenging, and it’s normal to feel confused by it. Many people automatically think that “someone” must be in control, leading ... Read MoreRead More
In late 2019, I recorded a series of talks for “Tricycle” magazine discussing how Buddhist tools can help overcome social media and internet addiction. Although the talks went online in ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I’ll explain how we can free ourselves from social media addiction by using teachings from early Buddhist scriptures, specifically from the Vitakkasanthana Sutta, which ... Read MoreRead More
The other day, one of my meditation students reached out for some advice. She needed to downsize and move into a smaller apartment, which meant she had to part with ... Read MoreRead More
2021 marks the 21st anniversary of the launch of the Wildmind website. To celebrate, we’re offering two albums of guided meditation MP3s for free. Please enjoy these meditations! If you ... Read MoreRead More
To help your children enjoy the uplifting effects of spirituality, you can follow a few simple, practical steps in everyday life. Psychology professor Mark Holder suggests three main ways to ... Read MoreRead More
I’m deeply moved and inspired by how much children often care about wild animals. Their love seems natural and more immediate compared to many adults, including myself. Yesterday, my nine-year-old ... Read MoreRead More
Helping your children experience the positive effects of spirituality can be simple and straightforward. Psychology professor Mark Holder suggests three methods to get your children started: Dr. Sonja Lyumbomirsky, author ... Read MoreRead More
Recently, one of my meditation students reached out for some guidance. She’s in the process of downsizing to a smaller apartment, which means she has to let go of some ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of posts, I’m explaining how we can liberate ourselves from our social media addiction using teachings from early Buddhist scriptures. One of these teachings is found in ... Read MoreRead More
I have a daily Zoom meditation group as part of Wildmind’s Meditation Initiative, and often, a few pets make an appearance. One day, someone even joked that it must be ... Read MoreRead More
In this series of posts, I use teachings from early Buddhist scriptures to explain how we can overcome social media addiction. These teachings are found in the Vitakkasanthana Sutta, which ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I’m sharing insights from early Buddhist scriptures on how to break free from social media addiction. These teachings are found in the Vitakkasanthana Sutta, ... Read MoreRead More
One of my favorite movie scenes features a Freudian analyst with a thick Viennese accent. He asks a man about his childhood, and the man replies that he had a ... Read MoreRead More
Someone recently shared their thoughts with me about using the word “love” to translate “metta,” a Buddhist term often rendered as “lovingkindness.” I must admit, I used to translate metta ... Read MoreRead More
When I was a teenager, I read “From Primitives to Zen,” a book compiled by Mircea Eliade that brought together texts from various religious traditions. Eliade, a prominent Romanian historian ... Read MoreRead More
Anyone who has tried meditating knows that we constantly redirect our mind towards the sensations of our breath, fostering kindness, or focusing on another meditation object, only to find ourselves ... Read MoreRead More