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”
Category Archives: Reflections
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?”
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”
Psychology Soothes the Ego, Buddhism Lets It Go: Why We Need Both for a Balanced Life
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”
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.
Lama Chimey 