Examining “hedonic adaptation” and how to be at peace with unpleasant experiences while also treasuring the good moments
LAM Yuen Ching, PhD continues her exploration of Thích Nhất Hạnh’s “first love,” and how it transformed his Dharma practice
Tiffani Gyatso offers a meditation on the Mongolian steppe and insights from the Kalachakra
While Buddhism is often portrayed as wholly world-renouncing, spiritual progress can clearly be found in working to help others through improving the world we live in
Margaret Meloni offers a meditation on stepping off the roller coaster of samsara—and not getting back in line
Linda Leaming ponders an unexpected lesson in desire, impermanence, and the quiet wisdom of Bhutan
Kassidy Evans explores how we can master the Buddha’s “bow and arrow” motif while still taking responsibility for those we care about
Nachaya Campbell-Allen explores the messiness of family stories and how Buddhist practice offers a quiet path toward holding our inherited roles less tightly
Margaret Meloni offers an exploration of impermanence and loss as teachers on the path toward equanimity
It’s easy to interpret the Buddha’s teaching on desires as prohibitive, but in fact we must find balance in our competing interests, spiritual and otherwise
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim gives a teaching on recognizing our attachments and aversions, and cultivating acceptance and equanimity.
On lived practice: intention, attention, silence, and letting go
