We all carry questions about our lives and how we might find relief from the struggles we encounter throughout our mysterious incarnations. Who are we…
The spirit of simplicity, presence and sympathy of heart can carry us through the most difficult and beautiful of times. When we learn to make…
The gateway to both the Realms of Absorption and the Realms of Dissolution is a stabilization of heart and mind called access concentration. Access concentration…
Even with a teacher, there are three principles to keep in mind in working with these unfamiliar realms of our spiritual life. The first principle
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,…
The vastness of the human heart is as timeless as it is profound. No matter the circumstance, we can choose to remain openhearted, knowing that…
‘It’s not the future of humanity, but the presence of eternity’. With this in mind, we begin to understand the necessity for acceptance, in all…
In attempting to draw light into our lives, we inevitably encounter the intrinsic darkness that surrounds our existence. Our task, as honorable beings, is to…
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…
One of the most important tools for navigating through our complicated existence is the understanding of Karma. We consistently create patterns in our lives but…
We’ve all heard the saying, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” What if our good intentions foolishly ruin a relationship or hurt…
As we let go and still see others suffer, the heart fills with compassion. So much suffering is human-caused. We awaken to a poignancy and…