Dear friends in the Dharma, fellow yogis, and dedicated meditators, In the rush of our daily lives, it’s all too easy to overlook the sacredness woven into each passing moment, leaving it confined to the realms of our meditation cushions. However, as a committed Buddhist practitioner, I’ve come to understand that this sacredness extends farContinue reading “Weaving the Sacred back into Everyday Life beyond the Meditation Cushion”
Author Archives: Lama Chimey
Honoring the Feminine: Wisdom of Historical Women in Buddhism
Today, on the one-year anniversary of International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2023, I find myself reflecting deeply on the journey since being honored with the international award “Outstanding Women in Buddhism.” I was left speechless by the recognition bestowed upon me. With profound gratitude, I became part of a historical list alongside some of theContinue reading “Honoring the Feminine: Wisdom of Historical Women in Buddhism”
Cultivating Sympathetic Joy: Embracing the Virtue of Celebration
In the vast garden of human emotions, there exists a rare and exquisite bloom: sympathetic joy. This profound quality, often referred to as mudita in our Buddhist teachings, is a sublime expression of the heart’s boundless capacity for love and compassion. As disciples on the path, we are called to nurture this virtue with tenderContinue reading “Cultivating Sympathetic Joy: Embracing the Virtue of Celebration”
Beyond Identity: Nurturing a Healthy Ego in Therapy Amidst No Self Realization in Meditation
In the expansive terrain of self-transcendence, the interplay between meditation and therapy gains greater depth when viewed through the lens of relative reality and ultimate reality on the Buddhist path. This journey extends beyond mere self-discovery, delving into the profound insight of No Self, challenging the very foundation of a permanent, unchanging identity. Meditation, asContinue reading “Beyond Identity: Nurturing a Healthy Ego in Therapy Amidst No Self Realization in Meditation”
Rediscovering the Essence: A Buddhist Meditation Teacher’s Reflection on the Spiritual Depths of Yoga
In the luminous tapestry of my journey, I once walked the path of a yoga teacher, where the essence of yoga extended far beyond the physical postures. It was a holistic tapestry woven with threads of pranayamas, yoga nidra, relaxation, nourishing foods, mind training, purification, and meditation. Each element harmoniously contributed to the completeness ofContinue reading “Rediscovering the Essence: A Buddhist Meditation Teacher’s Reflection on the Spiritual Depths of Yoga”
Welcome to Explore a Complete Meditation Path to Peace & Wisdom
In the vast landscape of meditation, we encounter a multitude of practices, each offering a unique avenue towards inner tranquility. Let’s explore a few various types of meditation, understanding that they are akin to different keys unlocking the doors to our consciousness. One of the most foundational practices is Shamatha, where we often use theContinue reading “Welcome to Explore a Complete Meditation Path to Peace & Wisdom”
Finding Freedom:Dancing Towards Liberation
My journey into spirituality began at the ripe age of 13. Amid school obligations and the budding whispers of an artistic calling, Buddhism tiptoed into my life, quietly laying the groundwork for a transformation that would redefine my connection to the world. At the age of 15, choosing to embrace vegetarianism was a subtle stepContinue reading “Finding Freedom:Dancing Towards Liberation”
Three Practical Steps to Make 2024 Your Year of Loving-Kindness
In the gentle embrace of the Dharma, we find solace akin to a compassionate mother cradling her only child. As we approach the closing chapters of the year, our hearts turn to the profound teachings of the Buddha, envisioning the wisdom encapsulated as a nurturing presence guiding us through the tapestry of life. Much likeContinue reading “Three Practical Steps to Make 2024 Your Year of Loving-Kindness”
Sati – Remembering Now
So, what is wrong with translating Sati as Mindfulness? Well, part of the early translations suggests that it has to do with remembering. So, what exactly are we supposed to remember? ‘Sati‘ – is the seventh acre of the Buddhist wheel called ‘the eightfold path.’ And in its completeness, the eightfold path includes Right view, right motivation,Continue reading “Sati – Remembering Now”
#1 Renounce The World Now And Find Lasting Freedom
With a developed sense of renunciation, we realize that our usual reliance on pleasure prevents us from having complete happiness. Our usual compulsive habits need to be worn out, and we don’t have much time to act on them anymore. The more we realize that satisfying our pleasures will never add up, the more weContinue reading “#1 Renounce The World Now And Find Lasting Freedom”
Lama Chimey 