We live in a moment when our world is not only asking to survive, but quietly—and sometimes urgently—hoping to flourish. In such times, the subtle play of illusion that moves through our collective life becomes easier to notice. It is not as something “out there.” It does not belong to a particular group of leaders.Continue reading “The Play of Illusions in Global Leadership and Our Collective Life”
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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”
Interdependence Day — A Jataka Tale for the 4th of July
AI Generated image While fireworks crackle across the summer sky and families gather to celebrate independence across the United States, there’s an ancient story from the Buddha’s past lives that offers a gentle nudge toward a deeper kind of freedom — one rooted not in separation, but in connection. Here in Europe, we may notContinue reading “Interdependence Day — A Jataka Tale for the 4th of July”
The Joy of Cooperation Through The Power of Interdependence
In a world increasingly marked by fragmentation, learning how to truly work together may be one of the most urgent and liberating practices we can undertake. Not just for productivity, but for peace. Not just for efficiency, but for awakening. Cooperation isn’t just a practical skill—it’s a spiritual one. It’s the act of remembering weContinue reading “The Joy of Cooperation Through The Power of Interdependence”
The Time is Now: How Meditation Builds Resilience in Uncertain Times
Together, we share this moment—not just as individuals walking separate paths but as interconnected beings in a world that is shifting faster than ever. Uncertainty looms, and many feel the weight of change pressing heavily upon them. Some fear what might be coming, others hesitate, waiting for clarity. But waiting is an illusion. Time isContinue reading “The Time is Now: How Meditation Builds Resilience in Uncertain Times”
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”
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”
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”
Being the Change: Embodying Wisdom as a Leader in a Turbulent World
As a leader, you are not merely guiding others—you are shaping the world through your being. Vajrayana Buddhism teaches that to truly lead, you must embody the qualities you wish to see in the world. Leadership is not about reacting to challenges; it is about being the change itself. Embodying wisdom as a leader inContinue reading “Being the Change: Embodying Wisdom as a Leader in a Turbulent World”
When We Love, We Win: The Power of Loving-Kindness in a Troubled World
In a world that often feels fractured and divided, it’s easy to get swept away in worries, conflicts, and the feeling of separation. Yet, there is a simple yet profound way to find peace, resilience, and true happiness: by expanding our hearts to include others. When we love, we win—not only as individuals but asContinue reading “When We Love, We Win: The Power of Loving-Kindness in a Troubled World”
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