Mindfulness

“Ultimately, the source of our problems lies at the level of the individual,” writes the Dalai Lama in the opening chapter of his book Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World. “If people lack moral values and integrity, no system of laws and regulations will be adequate. So long as people give priority to material … Read more

“The Pali word dukkha (or Sanskrit duhkha) in ordinary usage means ‘suffering,’ ‘pain,’ ‘sorrow’ or ‘misery,’” writes Walpola Rahula (May 9, 1907–September 18, 1997) in his book What the Buddha Taught. “But the term dukkha as the First Noble Truth, which represents the Buddha’s view of life and the world, has a deeper philosophical meaning … Read more

Sometimes, loss comes suddenly, unexpectedly. You feel like your world is falling apart, and you desperately need someone to be there for you. If the unthinkable happened and your heart is aching and beating in pain, the poem “Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep” will be a source of healing and constant consolation. … Read more

How do you learn Buddhist meditation? If you’re reading this article, you might have come across several book lists on the subject by now. But I can tell that the number of items in them felt a bit overwhelming, especially for a beginner. This is why I’ve picked three essential reads that will teach you … Read more