Waves arise naturally on the surface of the vast ocean without troubling its depth. This meditation is an invitation to make your mind like the…
The mind creates the abyss, and the heart crosses it.—Sri Nisargadatta When we carefully observe our thoughts, we discover that they are not in…
Consciousness is colored by the states that visit it.—Buddha “Eh,” my teacher Ajahn Chah would peer at me when I was having a hard time,…
The present moment is the doorway to true calm. It is the only place you can love or awaken—the eternal present. You cannot know the…
In popular Western culture we are taught that the way to achieve happiness is to change our external environment to fit our wishes. But this…
As we observe our thoughts and question our beliefs, we come to understand that while thinking, planning and remembering are vital to our lives,…
There are a few basic principles for learning how to release the contractions and stuck places we encounter in meditation. One of the most…
The wisdom of uncertainty frees us from what Buddhist psychology calls the thicket of views and opinions. “Seeing misery in those who cling to views,…
Jack’s timeless wisdom leads the way as he responds to a handful of questions concerning some of the common struggles encountered on the human plane.…
With mindfulness, we are learning to observe in a new way, with balance and a powerful disidentification. We can begin to sense and observe the…
