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In a series of six posts, I explain how we can free ourselves from our addiction to social media, using teachings from the early Buddhist scriptures. These teachings are found ... 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, specifically from the Vitakkasanthana Sutta. ... Read MoreRead More
Spending time in nature is a fantastic way to reduce stress and boost your mood. It helps you put things in perspective, calm down when angry, and soothe your nerves. ... Read MoreRead More
Thousands of studies have highlighted the benefits of mindfulness, making it appear almost like a miracle cure. The issue, however, is that not all of these studies were conducted rigorously. ... Read MoreRead More
Meditation is a powerful practice that makes us healthier, happier, and more compassionate. However, even knowing this, it can be tough to maintain a regular meditation habit. If you’ve struggled ... Read MoreRead More
Can You Stay Open to the Pain of Others? Humans are naturally empathic, compassionate, and loving creatures. It’s common to feel sadness, worry, or anger about the struggles and pain ... Read MoreRead More
Vidyamala’s online course, Mindfulness for Women: Declutter Your Mind, Simplify Your Life, Find Time to ‘Be’, starts January 1. Enroll now! First, get into a comfortable position, either sitting or ... Read MoreRead More
Not too long ago, I heard from a woman who seemed worried that my life as a Buddhist must be pretty dull—just meditating and “being good” all the time. I ... Read MoreRead More
Happiness is often the most suppressed emotion. Think about what happens during meditation: we notice when our mind starts drifting into daydreams or worries, and then gently redirect our focus ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I explain using teachings from early Buddhist scriptures how we can free ourselves from addiction to social media. These teachings are found in the ... Read MoreRead More
One of Buddha’s most important teachings is the Four Noble Truths. These truths tell us that 1) suffering is a part of life, 2) it happens because we cling to ... Read MoreRead More
Lately, I’ve been feeling a pull towards the phrase “lived by love.” To me, this means acting with compassion, good intentions, self-control, warmth, and kindness. It’s about connecting with others ... Read MoreRead More
When I teach a meditation refresher course, I usually start by asking participants to meditate for a few minutes, focusing on their breathing as they normally do. After a few ... Read MoreRead More
We all face conflicts with others, sometimes even just in our own minds as resentment and irritation. Reducing these conflicts can significantly improve our lives, especially when they involve people ... Read MoreRead More
This morning, I came across an insightful extract from Matt Haig’s “Reasons to Stay Alive” and thought it was worth sharing: The world seems to be increasingly set up to ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I’m explaining 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
In a series of six posts, I explain, using early Buddhist teachings, how we can break free from our addiction to social media. These teachings are found in the Vitakkasanthana ... Read MoreRead More
I’d love for you to try out an awesome new iPhone app I’ve been working with, called OpenSit. It’s currently in the development and testing phase, giving you a chance ... Read MoreRead More
Many studies show the benefits of mindfulness, making it seem like a miracle solution. However, not all of these studies are reliable. Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson reviewed thousands of ... Read MoreRead More
When we start learning to meditate, one thing that often surprises us is just how much our minds tend to wander. We might find that we can’t focus on more ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of posts, I’ll explain how teachings from early Buddhist scriptures can help free us from social media addiction. These teachings are found in the ancient Vitakkasanthana Sutta, ... Read MoreRead More