What is the relationship between mindfulness and satipatthana? The answer to this question is simple yet of profound importance. That’s why I’ve decided to write this article and explain the connection between them. In simple terms, satipatthana is a Buddhist meditation that leads to Nirvana through the practice of mindfulness. Here is a quote from the … Read more
“The present is what your life is,” Mary Oliver famously wrote in her meditation on living in the now. Annie Dillard (b. April 30, 1945) echoes this sentiment in her Pulitzer-winning book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. It’s a meditative read that can pull you out of your head and into the present moment. A few … Read more
Letting go isn’t easy yet essential for your well-being. Your relationships, both at home and at work, rely on your ability to let go. Your attachment to possessions and people is strong for a reason. Being attached means that you care; it means that you’re a human being. All of us find it incredibly hard … Read more
For the past few years, I’ve been trying to become a better Buddhist. And the most challenging part of that endeavor — which I mentioned in my previous article — is upholding the Five Precepts. I’m revisiting this topic again in this article because I keep breaking some of the precepts, despite my best efforts … Read more
Are you a tea lover? What comes to mind when you think of savoring a cup of tea? Is it a serene moment in the midst of a busy day? Or is it the joy of talking to someone you like and trust? Whatever thoughts arise, I’m sure it’s a very calming experience. It certainly … Read more