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…
Every morning I awaken torn between the desire to save the world and the inclination to savor it.— E.B. White Spiritual life may initially be…
In a psychology of liberation, selflessness is a therapeutic necessity. Even though the whole concept may seem initially frightening and confusing, it is really quite…
Anger is easy to see, and greed is more subtle, but delusion is the hardest. All the accompanying mind states get cloudy, confusing. — Ajahn…
Each of the qualities of the awakened heart, such as love, joy and peace, have what are called “near enemies”—aspects which mimic and limit them.…
As we observe our thoughts and question our beliefs, we come to understand that while thinking, planning and remembering are vital to our lives,…
The Buddha taught that we can develop loving-kindness by visualizing how a caring mother holds her beloved child. Love is our true nature, but it…
If you understand—things are just as they are. If you do not understand—things are just as they are. —Zen saying From the universal perspective, all…
In our busy world, we tend to overlook the capacity we have to allow the mind to settle down and rest, to become deeply silent…
A highlight of a recent teaching trip Trudy and I took to France and England was working with members of the British Parliament. After observing…
Trudy and I have had the privilege of staying at Montagne-Alternative, a visionary community high in the Swiss Alps. The community has rebuilt an ancient…
