If you want to learn about Buddhism but have no idea where to start and which books to read, I’ve got you covered: I’ve just went through my personal library to highlight five best Buddhism books for beginners. I’ve arranged these books in a way that will help you learn all the basics and map … Read more
Even if you have a detailed plan and a lot of motivation to get things done, you might find it hard to concentrate when you suddenly receive a text message from a friend, an urgent work-related email, or a social media notification. One click leads to another, and before you know it, you’ve completely lost … Read more
Last month, I wrote about mindfulness of bodily postures – a simple Buddhist practice for developing mental clarity. Today, I turn to an extension of that practice called mindfulness of bodily activities. Although they both sound similar, their actual instructions are slightly different. Once mindfulness of the four postures has led to awareness of … Read more
Sometimes, it can be hard for you to meditate even for three minutes. There are many factors that cause this, but the most prominent among them are irritating noises, physical discomfort, and distracting thoughts. What you may not realize at first is that all these meditation distractions can become a part of the process, and … Read more
When was the last time you felt genuinely connected: to the world, to other people, and even to yourself? You’re not alone if this question goes under the skin. The sad fact is we’re so distracted, we’re no longer present in the world in which we live. On average, our minds are lost in thought … Read more