Best tools and resources for practicing mindfulness in everyday life.
You may think that your actions, once performed, vanish without leaving any traces apart from the visible impact on other people and the environment. However, according to the Buddha, your actions bring forth fruits that correspond to the ethical quality of what you have done. This capacity of our deeds to produce morally appropriate results … Read more
What is taking refuge in the Three Jewels of Buddhism? It means putting your trust in the Buddha, the Buddhist community (Sangha), and Buddhist teachings (Dharma). We develop this trust when our meditation and mindfulness practice reaches a certain point that gives rise to increased appreciation and even a sense of devotion to the people … Read more
In Buddhism, meditation means “mental culture.” One of its main aims, among other things, is to cleanse your mind of impurities and disturbances. The main obstacles to achieving this goal are the five hindrances, which erode the foundation of your conduct in its mental, verbal, and physical dimensions. “It is helpful to explore the texture … Read more
You are never in complete control of your life. Letting go of this illusion realigns you with the flow of your current circumstances and lets them work for you rather than against you. This is what mindfulness meditation can help you achieve by providing insight into the three marks of existence. Contrary to popular belief … Read more