AI generated picture We live in a world that tells us to find ourselves, heal ourselves, and be ourselves. Psychology offers us tools for this journey, helping us soothe the cracks and bruises of the ego. It teaches us how to function better in relationships, careers, and life. Psychology soothes the ego, buddhism lets ItContinue reading “Psychology Soothes the Ego, Buddhism Lets It Go: Why We Need Both for a Balanced Life”
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Embracing the Unseen Guest: A Buddhist Reflection on Death
Consider this quiet guest, woven into the fabric of all life yet rarely welcomed: death. In Western culture, death is often a taboo, a shadow to be avoided until it stands inescapably before us. But in the Buddhist tradition, death is a teacher and a silent companion, walking beside us from the first breath weContinue reading “Embracing the Unseen Guest: A Buddhist Reflection on Death”
Unicorn Syndrome and the Buddhist Cure for Talented Outsiders Seeking Connection
As a Buddhist teacher, I often meet individuals—especially women entrepreneurs and talented professionals—who feel like they don’t belong. They’ve heard themselves called “unicorns,” a symbol of their rare and exceptional abilities, yet this label can bring both pride and isolation. The so-called “Unicorn Syndrome” is not simply about being different; it’s about feeling like anContinue reading “Unicorn Syndrome and the Buddhist Cure for Talented Outsiders Seeking Connection”
Who are the Sky Dancers? And how can we Embody Sky Dancer Spirit?
Sky Dancers are not simply mystical beings floating in the heavens. They are energetic forces, expressions of the natural elements as wisdom and clarity that cut through our illusions and help us awaken to our true nature. The feminine energy of a Sky Dancer is fierce, compassionate, and untamed. Often depicted as female, she transcendsContinue reading “Who are the Sky Dancers? And how can we Embody Sky Dancer Spirit?”
Weaving the Sacred back into Everyday Life beyond the Meditation Cushion
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”
Love Beyond Borders: Exploring Relative and Ultimate Realities in Buddhism
In the ultimate reality, Buddhism unveils a love that knows no bounds. It is a love that transcends the limitations of individual identities and embraces the interconnectedness of all existence. This ultimate love is a recognition of the inherent purity and wisdom present in every being. Read more in todays blog post: Love Beyond Borders.
Do you utilize the Richnesses and the Freedoms in your life?
Start by reflecting on everything you have, your wins, possessions, belongings, etc. And continue comparing these with the most fundamental and vital prerequisite for practicing the Dharma, which is the specific richnesses and freedoms that are so hard to find. That which gives us the opportunity to practice right now. Nothing is more valuable than theContinue reading “Do you utilize the Richnesses and the Freedoms in your life?”
Walking in the fearless footsteps of the Buddha Dharma in Sweden
Many years ago, when I was still a nun, I had the incredible opportunity to meet with the dharmic heroine Gudrun Hegardt. Unfortunately, she is no longer with us, but she acted as an essential anchor for the Dharma to come alive in our dark snowy land of the north during her days. Without her fearless progress,Continue reading “Walking in the fearless footsteps of the Buddha Dharma in Sweden”
Lama Chimey 