In 2014, I felt frustrated because nothing I did or achieved brought lasting satisfaction. To top it off, my body started to fail me: debilitating headaches and back pain became my constant companions. One day, I thought, “If I feel this bad now, what will happen to me in five or ten years?” One of … Read more
Our next community meeting is scheduled for Nov. 10, 2024. It will start at 9 a.m. PST and will last for 30-45 minutes. During our time together, we’ll discuss why you should practice Buddhist meditation and whether it’s the right choice for you. Think of it as an opportunity to meet new people and share … Read more
I’d like to share one of my favorite quotes. I find them while surfing the web, reading a book, or doing research for one of my articles. As someone who’s passionate about writing, I like to keep these small reminders front and center because of their capacity to ground me in the present moment and … Read more
What is the Buddha’s teaching in one sentence? I was watching Bhikkhu Bodhi’s Introduction to Buddhism course the other day, and in the first lesson he mentioned that it’s possible to summarize the Buddha’s teaching in one sentence. This utterance is contained in the verse 183 of the The Dhammapada and has several translations into … Read more