Disentangling from the Story
It is a great relief to discover that our stories do not fully define who we are, or what is happening to us. One practitioner...
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Heart Wisdom – Ep. 18 – Redemption
Ancient Buddhist tales of redemption are recounted to encourage our understanding that it is never too late to start anew. The object of meditation is...
Bodhisattva Vows
Consider undertaking the vows and practice of a Bodhisattva. In taking these vows you will join with the hundreds of thousands of Buddhists in the...
Envision Liberation and Justice
If we are able to quiet the mind and face what is true it’s easier to envision liberation from suffering for ourselves, our community and...
The Place of Forgiveness
Inevitably in working with the mixed difficulties of communities, teachers, and ourselves, we will be asked for a certain measure of forgiveness. Forgiveness does not...
Heart Wisdom – Ep. 13 – Joy and Its Causes
Mudita is the joy and happiness experienced for oneself and others. This joy is born into everyone, but is not limited to the innocence afforded...
Developing a Healing Attention
Sit comfortably and quietly. Let your body rest easily. Breathe gently. Let go of your thoughts, past and future, memories and plans. Just be present....
You Will Survive
One of the world’s greatest examples of how to survive difficult times is Nelson Mandela, the first president of modern South Africa. After twenty-seven years...
Judging Another
One evening, the Buddha arose from his meditation and was seated outside the eastern gate of the park where he was staying. Then, King Pasenadi,...
Harmlessness
All beings tremble before violence. All fear death. All love life. See yourself in others. Then whom can you hurt? What harm can you do?...
Heart Wisdom – Ep. 07 – Holding Identity Lightly
Consciousness itself is the witness to our lives, and we are born with it, in its purest form. It knows that what we often identify...