There are moments when life feels unbearably heavy, when even the smallest step forward seems impossible. In those times, it may help to remember that just as the moon wanes and waxes, so too does our experience of suffering. No feeling, no hardship, no moment is permanent. Consider the changing of the seasons—harsh winters giveContinue reading “Finding Strength in Difficult Times: A Guide to Hope and Healing”
Author Archives: Lama Chimey
Loving-Kindness Beyond Romance: A Buddhist Perspective on Love
Valentine’s Day is often framed around romantic love—grand gestures, flowers, and the idea of finding “the one.” But from a Buddhist perspective, love is much broader, deeper, and more available than that. True love is not limited to a partner or a specific relationship—it is a boundless state of being, cultivated through metta, or loving-kindness.Continue reading “Loving-Kindness Beyond Romance: A Buddhist Perspective on Love”
Seasons of the Heart: Moving Mindfully into Spring with Joy & Hope
As winter loosens its grip and we step into the vibrant embrace of spring, there’s a palpable shift both in nature and within ourselves. The world awakens from its slumber—buds unfurl, days stretch longer, and a fresh sense of renewal colors our everyday lives. This season of hope and lightness invites us to pause, breathe,Continue reading “Seasons of the Heart: Moving Mindfully into Spring with Joy & Hope”
How to Lead by Example Through Adopting the Paramita of Patience
Leading with the Paramita of Patience In the rush of responsibilities and ambitions, the essence of true leadership can become clouded. Leadership is not just about efficiency and outcomes; it is about creating space for wisdom, clarity, and connection. Among the great qualities that cultivate such leadership, the Paramita of Patience—Kshanti—holds a special place. TheContinue reading “How to Lead by Example Through Adopting the Paramita of Patience”
Outer Circumstances Need Not Confine Us; Profound Freedom Lies Within
We are not trapped by our circumstances, nor by the thoughts and emotions that surge through us. The key lies in using our intelligence to explore the mind and discover that the solution to our suffering exists within us. Training in equanimity means allowing thoughts and feelings to arise and pass without clinging to orContinue reading “Outer Circumstances Need Not Confine Us; Profound Freedom Lies Within”
Your Leadership Reimagined: A New Year with the Three Buddhist Doors
As a leader, you hold the power to shape the culture, impact, and future of your organization. With the start of a new year, there is no better time to reevaluate your approach to leadership and lay the groundwork for personal and professional growth. Drawing inspiration from Buddhist principles, the concept of the Three Doors—thought,Continue reading “Your Leadership Reimagined: A New Year with the Three Buddhist Doors”
Can Wildfires Awaken Us to The Impermanence of Our Precious Lives?
The teachings on impermanence remind us of a truth we often shy away from: nothing lasts forever. We live amidst constant change, and the things we hold dear, the places we call home, even the people we cherish, are all subject to time and transformation. Can wildfires awaken us to the impermanence of our preciousContinue reading “Can Wildfires Awaken Us to The Impermanence of Our Precious Lives?”
Start Laying the Foundation for Your New Meditation Year, a Fresh Start – New Beginning
The start of a new year brings the perfect opportunity to reflect, reset, and set intentions for the path ahead. This moment offers a rare opportunity to ask ourselves: How do I want to live? What qualities do I want to cultivate? What would it mean to live with greater clarity, compassion, and balance? DoContinue reading “Start Laying the Foundation for Your New Meditation Year, a Fresh Start – New Beginning”
Lucia, The Return of Light: Inner Radiance, and Buddha Nature
The Light in the DarknessIn Sweden, December is a time when the sun offers only fleeting visits. The days are short, the nights long, and the darkness pervasive. Yet, amidst this, we celebrate Lucia—a luminous symbol of hope, courage, and the returning light. The image of a white-clad figure crowned with candles walking through theContinue reading “Lucia, The Return of Light: Inner Radiance, and Buddha Nature”
Stay on the Path: The Power of Depth in Meditation
In a world overflowing with options and endless distractions, the restless mind craves novelty. It is easy to treat meditation like a collection of shimmering jewels—sampling one, then another, dazzled by their surfaces but never unlocking the treasures within. Yet, the essence of meditation lies not in skimming across the waves but in diving deeply,Continue reading “Stay on the Path: The Power of Depth in Meditation”
Lama Chimey 