Gavril Nikolaev
Pema Chodron’s instructions on how to practice Tonglen meditation transformed the way I handled a job rejection the other day. “We’ll get back to you,” she said in a condescending tone. “All you have to do is wait for our decision.” I did ask her to clarify when she’d get back to me but didn’t … Read more
What did the Buddha teach about the Four Noble Truths and their meaning? I’ve asked myself this question when I decided to learn more about Buddhism. While doing research, I came across quite a few sources with information on this topic, but most of them were too vague and hard to understand. That’s why I’ve … Read more
Did you know that even your most mundane activities can become opportunities to develop mental clarity? You can achieve this by engaging in a Buddhist practice known as mindfulness of bodily postures. It revolves around performing even the least significant movement of your body in a conscious and deliberate manner. Learning how to practice mindfulness … Read more
Have you noticed a buildup of negative energy and want to release it? The great Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said that “trouble is easily overcome before it starts.” When applied to your situation, it means that sometimes it’s easier to prevent a buildup of negativity than trying to release it later. I’ve recently came … Read more