Today, I’d like to talk about something profound in our practice: attaining the Dhamma eye. This is a pivotal moment in a Buddhist’s spiritual journey, marking the first glimpse of enlightenment. So, what does it mean to attain the Dhamma eye? Simply put, it’s about seeing the true nature of reality. This insight aligns closely…
Have you ever noticed how the parts of yourself you like the least tend to hang around like unwanted guests at a party? You know, those nagging insecurities, old regrets, and fears that pop up when you least expect them. It’s like having shadows that follow you everywhere, even on the brightest days. But here’s…
Let’s have a heart-to-heart talk about something we all crave but often find elusive – peace – especially when life feels like a whirlwind. Finding peace in the midst of chaos isn’t just a nice idea; it’s something we can all attain, even when everything around us is in turmoil. So, let’s dive in and…
The word “Tao” is often translated as “the Way”. Tao represents the natural order of the universe, and the underlying principle that governs all existence and phenomena. Tao is also the source of all things, and the ultimate reality that permeates every aspect of existence. In Taoism, the goal is to live in accordance with…
In this article, I am going to share with you a simple, yet powerful method of releasing blocked negative emotions from your system. This method was first taught by Lester Levenson. Lester was an American engineer, businessman, and spiritual teacher. At the age of 42, after a series of severe health issues including a heart…
In this article, we’re going to talk about mindfulness practice, and how to use it for our own personal transformation. The word “mindfulness” is often used in association with meditation, and in particular with Buddhist meditation. Mindfulness in this sense is not simply awareness. It refers to a particular quality of awareness. We already have…
In this article, we’re going to take a look at beliefs – what they are, why they are not necessary true, and how they can hurt us. So, what are beliefs? A belief is something we hold to be true, even though it may not necessary be so. It is merely a perception of reality…
The first step to managing our emotions is to understand what emotions are. Emotions are mental feelings. They are not physical feelings or sensations detected by our body. That is not to say that emotions cannot affect our body. They can and they do affect our body, but here we are separating emotions from physical…
In spiritual terms, healing your heart means addressing and resolving past traumas, emotional wounds, and negative patterns and habits of thinking that hinder your personal well-being and growth. It is a process of emotional, mental and spiritual transformation that walks you through your fears to the other side of peace and love. Before you can…
More than 2,000 years ago, there lived in India a sage who examined his own thoughts, and realized that all his thoughts can be grouped into wholesome, beneficial thoughts and unwholesome harmful thoughts. Wholesome, beneficial thoughts are those thoughts that lead to his mental and emotional well-being, as well as his physical well-being. These thoughts…
In this article, we are going to talk about fear, and why it is important to understand our own fears. We will take a look at what fear is, and how it manifests itself. We’ll also look at the costs of fear – the negative impact it has on our life. Finally, we’ll look at…
James was someone who worked himself into my circle of friends. He did it in a very subtle and nice way, making himself very useful, especially since we were new to his town. He was helpful and approachable, and always seemed to be there when you needed him. He introduced us to people we needed…