shine on, you crazy diamond
Well being, peace and happiness are hidden in plain sight, in the ever-present flow of experience experiencing itself, always right here and…
sit quietly and observe your thoughts
This simple practice helps release unhelpful preoccupations. You notice these creeping into your mind space as you sit quietly and observe your…
living into what cannot be solved
Mindfulness allows us to live into all that cannot be solved. It’s also a gateway to equanimity, the peace of the present…
this is why we meditate
In the present moment we discover a spontaneity beyond time, where there is no aging, no measuring, no comparing to what was,…
meeting your edge
The mind throws up resistance to the process of liberation- but we can metabolize this, allowing deep change and a graceful opening…
Compassion in Buddhism: Why does Kuan Yin have so many hands?
Kuan Yin is an archetype of compassion in Buddhism. Sometimes portrayed as female, or male, or androgynously, they manifest the impulse to…
a gentle rain in the garden of the heart
I was initially turned off by Buddhist metta meditation. I felt it was silly. But slowly, things changed. Now I hold this…
Buddhist insight in our day to day life
We can experience deep Buddhist insight by examining our present moment experience of seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching, and thinking. This mind…
the essence of mindfulness practice
What a marvel, what a special thing it is to be conscious, to be aware, and to know that we’re aware- this…
a keener love of simplicity
Meditation helps us put down the baggage we carry around. Traveling lightly, we feel airborne. We move into a keener love of…
you can’t win if you don’t play
Experiment infusing your meditation time with playful qualities such as curiosity, lightness, awe, and child-like delight in the present moment’s unfolding. The…
to live wisely, and able to love
This is our work: to live my life wisely, not in contention with anything, and able to love. What does it mean…
basic human sanity
We breathe, and open our hearts no matter how difficult it feels, bringing some peace to our minds as we ask what…
meditation in a time of war
As I contemplate the latest news about the the situation in Gaza, I wonder how is meditation in a time of war…
hello darkness my old friend
When I think about the Israel-Hamas war, I struggle for some time, before finally sighing to myself hello darkness my old friend….
what if I don’t feel compassion?
When you don’t feel compassion as you scroll through the daily newsfeed horror show- just be aware of not feeling particularly compassionate. …
knee pain nirvana
If we get uptight about feeling uncomfortabe in meditation, just remember this simple instruction- give careful and kind attention to whatever arises….
it’s now or never
Mindfulness loosens the “interminable chain of longing” as Robert Frost puts it, so I have half a chance of living this moment…
the most important thing
This meditation is a self-discovery. We uncover the treasure of our very own being. We lose interest in listening to the voices…
not a caravan of despair
Do you have a fear of missing out on a more spiritual experience doing a mountain of laundry, washing a sinkful of…
don’t let the mind become a lonely hunter
You have all you need. The bounty is already laid out at your doorstep. (The title here steals from Carson McCuller’s remarkable…
be happy, meditate
Rather than striving to get rid of stress and confusion, see how these mental states act as a false barrier to our…
chocolate comes, chocolate goes
Impermanence is the fragrance of my life just as it is. This notion brings a subtle joy to these old bones and…
taking the world into your arms
My higher order narrative is just this: when I lie on my deathbed, can I let go of any regrets for having…
