The Clever Quail and the Net of Habit Sometimes we forget how strong we are—especially when we forget each other.The Buddha once told a story of a flock of birds caught in a hunter’s net.It’s one of the Jataka tales. These are stories of his past lives. Like all good Dharma tales, it is notContinue reading “Even Birds Forget: A Bodhisattva Story About Collective Strength”
Monthly Archives: May 2025
Death as a Teacher: A Buddhist’s Reflection on Dying and Returning
Recently, I joined a podcast to speak about death. (If you understand Swedish you can listen to it here. ) Both symbolically and philosophically. But primarily—as the inescapable fact it is. It’s not a subject I shy away from. In my world, death is a companion, not a threat. I’ve sat with people who wereContinue reading “Death as a Teacher: A Buddhist’s Reflection on Dying and Returning”
Forget Inner Peace: The Buddhist Path Is About Something Much Bigger
Let’s begin gently. Buddhism is not a soothing balm for temporary discomfort, though it may offer relief. It is not a technique for stress relief, nor a quiet corner of escape. It is a path—ancient, profound, and transformative. While moments of calm and clarity may arise, they are not the final destination. They are likeContinue reading “Forget Inner Peace: The Buddhist Path Is About Something Much Bigger”
The Joy of Cooperation Through The Power of Interdependence
In a world increasingly marked by fragmentation, learning how to truly work together may be one of the most urgent and liberating practices we can undertake. Not just for productivity, but for peace. Not just for efficiency, but for awakening. Cooperation isn’t just a practical skill—it’s a spiritual one. It’s the act of remembering weContinue reading “The Joy of Cooperation Through The Power of Interdependence”
Light the Fire for the Leadership You Actually Want to Embody
Image generated by AI. In Sweden, spring arrives with fire. Each year on Valborg, bonfires blaze across hillsides and town squares — ancient rituals meant to chase away darkness, to clear space for new growth. It’s not just tradition. It’s a deep, bodily knowing: that the old must be offered up before the new canContinue reading “Light the Fire for the Leadership You Actually Want to Embody”