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
Have you noticed how quickly it happens? One minute, you’re having a friendly discussion about a topic you’re passionate about. The next, you’re raising your voice and fuming with anger. Studies show that our brains react to attack on our beliefs the same way as threats to our physical safety. That’s why any civil discussion … 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