A true leader is not appointed by an organization’s management team. Leadership is not defined by titles, positions, or authority—it is defined by presence, influence, and alignment with shared values. People naturally follow those who inspire them, guide them, and reflect the qualities they admire. Whether they hold an official title or not, a realContinue reading “How to Lead Beyond Your Title: The Key to Authentic Leadership”
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The Feminine Qualities That Lead the World to Strength & Interconnectedness
Tomorrow, March 8 is a day to celebrate women, but in truth, every day is an opportunity to recognize the immeasurable strength, wisdom, and compassion we bring into the world. From a Buddhist perspective, the feminine principle represents deep wisdom—prajñā—that cuts through illusion and nurtures all beings with boundless compassion. In my meditation classes IContinue reading “The Feminine Qualities That Lead the World to Strength & Interconnectedness”
Celebrating Losar Today: Embrace Change, Wisdom, and New Beginnings
Losar, the Tibetan New Year, is a time of fresh beginnings, reflection, and renewal. Rooted in ancient traditions, this celebration marks not just the start of a new year but an opportunity for deep spiritual transformation. As we step into this new cycle today, we are reminded of the impermanence and ever-changing nature of life.Continue reading “Celebrating Losar Today: Embrace Change, Wisdom, and New Beginnings”
Finding Strength in Difficult Times: A Guide to Hope and Healing
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”
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”
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”
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