We may practice meditation, but the sense of inner peace it provides is often difficult to put into words. Everyone has a different experience while sitting in silence, alone with their thoughts. Perhaps for this reason, there are many modern interpretations of this ancient practice. But in Buddhism, the word bhavana, which we translate as … Read more
Some people will never change their opinion of you, no matter what you do. Does that mean you should give up and let yourself be stuck in endless cycles of bitterness and animosity? Your inability to forgive can undermine not only your existing relationships, but also your ability to form new ones. It gets even … Read more
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“Completeness and unity constitute our most fundamental nature as living beings,” writes Sharon Salzberg in her Lovingkindess book. “No matter how wonderful or terrible our lives have been, no matter how many traumas and scars we may carry from the past, no matter what we have gone through or what we are suffering now, … Read more
Dharma is one of the key concepts in Buddhist philosophy. Scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi once wrote that “Dhamma is reflected in the human mind as the aspiration for truth, spiritual beauty, and goodness.” Then he added, “It is expressed in human conduct as wholesome bodily, verbal, and mental action.” But what is the definition of Dharma? … Read more