As we observe our thoughts and question our beliefs, we come to understand that while thinking, planning and remembering are vital to our lives,…
We have the capacity to see this world in an illuminated way, and yet we do not see the mystery and magic of it. There…
A number of the Buddhist texts begin with this phrase. ‘Oh nobly born, oh you who are the sons and daughters of the awakened ones,…
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…
It is one thing to study the texts or to do various practices or come on a retreat to learn the Dharma tradition, but the…
Ajahn Chah was a Thai Buddhist monk. He was an influential teacher of the Buddhadhamma and a founder of two major monasteries in the Thai Forest Tradition. Respected…
Jack sat down with Duncan Trussell for his podcast The Duncan Trussell Family Hour to talk about mindfulness, anger, the state of the world and…
These teachings welcome you all, whatever particular body you were born into. Whatever your class or sexual orientation or race. The gates of the Dharma…
Many Buddhist practitioners have questioned what to do in these turbulent times. More than anything, I believe the world is in need of a spiritual…
Perfections of the Heart (Opening) – We reflect on the Buddhist teachings known as the Ten Paramitas, also known as the Ten Perfections of the…
Jack sat down with Tim Ferriss for his podcast The Tim Ferriss Show to talk about meditation, forgiveness, hang gliding and much more. Tim has…