The Pause Before a Threshold There are mornings when the world seems to pause just long enough to remind us what matters. The air is quiet, the light soft, and even familiar paths feel charged with possibility. My last day at Gyuto Monastery was one of those mornings. It was not an ending, but aContinue reading “Giving Thanks to a Departure Marked by Quiet Gratitude”
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Mindful Living: The Way to Experiencing Wisdom in Your Daily Life
Seeing the Strength in Your Shortcomings Since deepening my practice, I’ve noticed certain qualities arise and recede within experience. Buddhism describes these through the five Buddha families. Anger, attachment, pride, confusion, and jealousy are not mistakes to be erased. They are signposts pointing toward clarity, openness, confidence, insight, and appreciation. The so-called “shortcomings” and hiddenContinue reading “Mindful Living: The Way to Experiencing Wisdom in Your Daily Life”
Living the Bardo: Continuity and Presence
Photo © Photographer Recently, I was asked to hold space at a great gathering. The theme: transitions. Bardos. The rawness of impermanence. Hundreds of people came.Rows of bodies, breathing.Eyes open, eyes closed.Hands resting, hands folded. The room hummed quietly, with the weight of expectation, of curiosity, of searching. Do you like what you are reading? SignContinue reading “Living the Bardo: Continuity and Presence”
From Fear to Clarity: What Buddhism Teaches About Anxiety and the Mind
The Faithful Companion of the Constructed Self Fear is a faithful companion of the constructed self. While the monkey mind clings to imagined futures, perceived threats, and the fragile sense of self we spend so much energy protecting. And when fear is left unchecked—when it loops through our inner dialogue, unresolved and unnamed—it quietly germinatesContinue reading “From Fear to Clarity: What Buddhism Teaches About Anxiety and the Mind”
How to Turn Job Loss Anxiety into a Refreshing Opportunity with Buddhist Wisdom
Embracing New Beginnings Losing a job can feel deeply unsettling. It can shake our sense of security, self-worth, and direction, leaving us vulnerable and uncertain about the future. The Buddha’s teachings offer us tools to meet this vulnerability with compassion and strength, encouraging us to open up to new possibilities in ways we may neverContinue reading “How to Turn Job Loss Anxiety into a Refreshing Opportunity with Buddhist Wisdom”
What is Buddhist Tantra – really?
Many people today are drawn to Tantra, but there are significant misconceptions about what this profound spiritual tradition entails. Contrary to popular belief, Tantra is not primarily about sexual practices. It is a comprehensive spiritual path that involves working with various aspects of our being to achieve enlightenment. In the context of Vajrayana Buddhism, Tantra’sContinue reading “What is Buddhist Tantra – really?”
Breaking the Spell of Leadership Loneliness
It is said that “heavy is the head that wears the crown.” In the realm of leadership, loneliness is a common companion. The burdens of decision-making, the pressure of responsibility, and the perceived need for infallibility often isolate you from those you lead. This sense of isolation can create a profound and enduring loneliness. However,Continue reading “Breaking the Spell of Leadership Loneliness”
Celebrating Love: A Personal Invitation to Your Buddhist-Inspired Wedding
The decision to marry is a bold step. It’s a declaration of commitment, a pledge to traverse life’s winding paths hand in hand, come what may. As a Buddhist Minister entrusted with the sacred duty of officiating weddings, I am deeply humbled by the opportunity to witness and support couples like you as you embarkContinue reading “Celebrating Love: A Personal Invitation to Your Buddhist-Inspired Wedding”
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”
The Illusory Dance of Dreams
As a practitioner on the path of Buddhism, I have come in deep contact with the profound interconnection between sleep, dreams, and awakening. When Prince Siddhartha Gautama, after attaining enlightenment, proclaimed with deep clarity, “I am awake” this pivotal moment gave rise to the term “Buddha,” which transcends a mere name and symbolizes the awakenedContinue reading “The Illusory Dance of Dreams”
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