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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Expanding Our Circles of Loving-Kindness in a World of Cries
Loving-Kindness in a World That Feels Too Restricted Love is rarely as simple as we might want it to be. It arrives quietly, insistently, sometimes in forms we do not recognize. We celebrate romance, cherish those closest to us, and yet often glance past the vast, unfolding field of beings who share this world withContinue reading “Expanding Our Circles of Loving-Kindness in a World of Cries”
Why are you acting like a Robot? Reclaim Your Humaness Through the Power of Sati
The Morning Begins with Awareness of Your First Breath The first breath of the morning is a doorway. On one side lies sleep, on the other, the day. What we do in that threshold matters. If the first thing we reach for is a glowing screen, we lose control of our mind. This happens beforeContinue reading “Why are you acting like a Robot? Reclaim Your Humaness Through the Power of Sati”
What Life as a Buddhist Nun Taught Me About Living with Bare Minimum
© Photographer I once owned only two sets of clothes. One set was on my body. The other was dripping on a line. I washed them in cold water, in a plastic bucket. No sun to help them dry. Just wind, time, and the bite of Himalayan air. I wore my outer robes for weeksContinue reading “What Life as a Buddhist Nun Taught Me About Living with Bare Minimum”
Leadership as Sacred Space: Buddhist Teachings for Conscious Impact
“You do not have to live in the world you are given.”— Margaret Atwood In a culture obsessed with doing, measuring, and maximizing, leadership is often reduced to performance. Metrics replace meaning. Urgency outshouts wisdom. But what if leadership is something else entirely — not a role, but a sacred space? In Buddhist philosophy, particularlyContinue reading “Leadership as Sacred Space: Buddhist Teachings for Conscious Impact”
5 Ways to Lead From Inner Wisdom—Even in Flip-Flops
Your Leadership Doesn’t Take Time Off Summer offers a rare invitation: to slow down, to let go of structure, to reconnect with something deeper than deadlines. Yet even in rest, life continues to unfold—sometimes gently, sometimes unexpectedly. A decision must be made. A message arrives. A loved one struggles. Or perhaps the shift is internal:Continue reading “5 Ways to Lead From Inner Wisdom—Even in Flip-Flops”
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”
Triyana: From Quiet Stirring to Powerful Transformation
It began, as so many things do, not with a plan, but with a loud stirring — the kind that hums beneath the surface until it can no longer be ignored.A bold inner call that rang out with the knowing that something essential must be shared. And so, Triyana was born from that knowing. TheContinue reading “Triyana: From Quiet Stirring to Powerful Transformation”
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”
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