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I’ve been discussing how early Buddhist teachings can help us break free from social media addiction. The Vitakkasanthana Sutta outlines five strategies to manage our urges, and this week, we ... Read MoreRead More
With just 14 days left in our crowdfunding campaign, we’ve already achieved 56% of our goal. We’re excited to introduce a new perk — the Bodhi Mind mug. We’ve created ... Read MoreRead More
In late 2019, I recorded a series of talks for Tricycle magazine about how Buddhist practices can help us tackle social media and internet addiction. Although the talks were published ... Read MoreRead More
Imagine you’re chatting with a friend when your phone rings. Without a second thought, you stop mid-sentence and answer the call. It’s almost automatic. You’re driving, and you hear the ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of posts, I explain how we can break free from social media addiction using teachings from the early Buddhist scriptures, specifically the Vitakkasanthana Sutta. This ancient text ... Read MoreRead More
One common concern about self-compassion is the fear that it will make us lazy or overly self-indulgent, leading to a lack of motivation. Self-indulgence involves avoiding difficulties, which may feel ... Read MoreRead More
A little while ago, I was in the shower, and I started thinking about a financial issue. My bank had mistakenly transferred my money to someone else’s account. As I ... Read MoreRead More
Meditating regularly offers incredible benefits. It makes you happier and healthier, protects your brain from aging, boosts intelligence, and helps reduce pain, stress, and depression. Meditation can improve your relationships, ... Read MoreRead More
We can focus our attention in two ways: like a flashlight or a candle. When we use flashlight attention, we narrow our awareness to a specific area. We concentrate on ... Read MoreRead More
A while back, I had some thoughts during a shower. I was dwelling on a financial issue because my bank had mistakenly transferred my money into someone else’s account. This ... Read MoreRead More
This article explains the concept of self-compassion and how it can be cultivated. Self-compassion means treating ourselves with the same kindness, respect, and gentleness that we would offer to our ... Read MoreRead More
Although Buddhist meditation was initially practiced by monks and nuns who avoided physical contact and sexual relations, mindfulness can greatly improve your love life. And by love life, I mean ... Read MoreRead More
Recently, while taking a shower, I had a string of insights. I was absent-mindedly thinking about a financial issue—my bank had mistakenly transferred my money into someone else’s account. Eventually, ... Read MoreRead More
A crucial aspect of being human, and specifically a primate, is something psychologists call “theory of mind.” This is the ability to understand and attribute mental states—like beliefs, intentions, desires, ... Read MoreRead More
Vidyamala’s online course, “Mindfulness for Women: Declutter Your Mind, Simplify Your Life, Find Time to ‘Be’,” starts on March 1. Do you find yourself constantly pushing your limits? Do you ... Read MoreRead More
In late 2019, I recorded a series of talks for Tricycle magazine, focusing on how Buddhist practices can help tackle social media and internet addiction. Although the talks went online ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I delve into how the teachings from early Buddhist scriptures can help us break free from social media addiction. These teachings come from the ... Read MoreRead More
One common worry about self-compassion is that it might make us lazy and self-indulgent, leading to a lack of motivation. People often think self-indulgence involves avoiding difficulties, which may feel ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of posts, I explain, using teachings from early Buddhist scriptures, how we can free ourselves from addiction to social media. These teachings come from the Vitakkasanthana Sutta, ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I’ve delved into how teachings from early Buddhist scriptures can help us break free from our social media addiction. These insights come from the ... Read MoreRead More
The holiday season can be a mix of stressors: financial pressure, crowded shopping centers, the quest for perfect entertaining or gift-giving, traveling, overeating or drinking, dealing with rarely seen relatives, ... Read MoreRead More