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...
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Enacting Mindfully
The fifth skillful means for working with difficulties is called Enacting It Mindfully. Let’s face it, we act out most of our desires anyway. In...
Grasping and Wanting
Grasping and wanting are two names for the most painful aspects of desire. Because our language uses the word desire in so many ways, it...
Discover What Is Asking for Acceptance
Discover what is asking for acceptance… This may sound like a very complicated and busy way to meditate, but in practice it is very simple....
Your Difficulties Are Your Path
Grief and loss and suffering, even depression and spiritual crisis, the dark nights of the soul only worsen when we try to ignore or deny...
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...
Heart Wisdom – Ep. 09 – Through the Eyes of Wisdom
Wisdom is eternally gracious; it sees the world as it is, vast and ever changing. It allows us to become ourselves, to awaken to the...
Heart Wisdom – Ep. 08 – Transforming Darkness
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...
Heart Wisdom – Ep. 05 – Trauma and Freedom
Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes, and as human beings we are all vulnerable to its potential effects. But how can we meet trauma...
Happiness of Being
Japan’s most beloved Zen poet, Ryokan, was known for being unpretentious and wise. Like Saint Francis he was a lover of simple things, of children...
