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”
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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”
A Vegetarians Contribution to Compassionate Awareness during the sacred month of Saga Dawa
In the tranquil embrace of Saga Dawa, a sacred month in the Buddhist calendar, communities worldwide unite to honor traditions that transcend the ordinary. This auspicious time, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Gautama Buddha, serves as a profound reminder of the values that underpin Buddhist philosophy. Among these values, compassion reigns supreme, guidingContinue reading “A Vegetarians Contribution to Compassionate Awareness during the sacred month of Saga Dawa”
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.
The most dangerous thing in the world
The 17th Karmapa has said that : A lack of love can cause people to have no help when they need help, no friends when they need a friend. So, in a sense, the most dangerous thing in the world is apathy. We think of weapons, violence, warfare, disease as terrible dangers, and indeed theyContinue reading “The most dangerous thing in the world”
Lama Chimey 