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In a series of posts, I explore how teachings from early Buddhist scriptures can help us break free from social media addiction. Specifically, I refer to the Vitakkasanthana Sutta, an ... Read MoreRead More
In 2021, we’re celebrating the 21st anniversary of the Wildmind website. To mark this special occasion, we’re offering two albums of guided meditation MP3s for free. Please enjoy these meditations! ... Read MoreRead More
Gratitude brings us happiness, rather than the other way around. Our brains are naturally inclined to focus on negative aspects of our lives, which can increase anxiety and stress. We ... Read MoreRead More
The other day, someone shared a struggle about forgiving a colleague who frequently dismissed her great ideas out of habit. This reaction left her feeling deeply hurt, and she spent ... Read MoreRead More
Sunada highlighted an insightful exposition by Dr. King on the principles and practice of nonviolence, which seems particularly relevant given the violent responses to the Occupy protests and the movement’s ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I’ve been using teachings from early Buddhist scriptures to explain how we can break free from our addiction to social media. These teachings are ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of posts, I’ve been exploring how the early Buddhist scriptures can help us break free from our social media addiction. These teachings come from the Vitakkasanthana Sutta, ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I’m explaining, using teachings from early Buddhist scriptures, how we can overcome our addiction to social media. These teachings are found in the Vitakkasanthana ... Read MoreRead More
Every now and then, one of the teachings from the Buddhist tradition will keep nagging at me for various reasons. Often, it’s because my mind isn’t fully satisfied with the ... Read MoreRead More
I receive quite a few interesting emails. Most are kind and appreciative, especially those from people who have found my writings or guided meditations helpful. I also get asked many ... Read MoreRead More
Helping your children enjoy the uplifting effects of spirituality can be quite simple. Psychology professor Mark Holder suggests three easy ways to get them started: 1. Encourage Gratitude: Teach them ... Read MoreRead More
Recently, I searched Google for “Buddha quotes on friendship” and was surprised to find the top result was misleading. The quotes were either misattributed to the Buddha or completely fabricated ... Read MoreRead More
If you close your eyes and focus on your body, can you sense your heartbeat without touching your chest or checking your pulse? Now, try doing this with your eyes ... Read MoreRead More
Back in late 2019, I recorded a series of talks for Tricycle magazine about using Buddhist practices to tackle social media and internet addiction. Although the talks went live in ... Read MoreRead More
Someone recently reached out to me for advice on dealing with self-punishing doubt. They mentioned they began meditating about a month ago but now feel scared to continue. They experienced ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I’ve been explaining how early Buddhist teachings can help us break free from our addiction to social media. These teachings are found in the ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I discuss how teachings from early Buddhist scriptures can help us break free from our addiction to social media. These lessons, taken from the ... Read MoreRead More
Unlock the full potential of Kundalini meditation by exploring advanced techniques. Delve deeper into your inner awareness, expand your consciousness, and experience transformative growth. With practice, you can elevate your ... Read MoreRead More
2021 marks the 21st anniversary of the Wildmind website. To celebrate, we’re offering two albums of guided meditation MP3s for free. We hope you enjoy these meditations! If you find ... Read MoreRead More
There’s an old story about a young man who wants to learn how to be an expert swordsman. He travels a long way to find a famous teacher who lives ... Read MoreRead More
We all tend to blame ourselves for mistakes we made in the past or think we made. So, it’s essential to learn how to forgive ourselves. If we don’t forgive ... Read MoreRead More