Impermanence, It Is Only Natural
Margaret Meloni, PhD
28 May 2026
By embracing impermanence, we uncover the path to compassion, presence, and inner peace
Dear Otter: A Letter on Complicity and Compassion
Nina Müller
10 April 2026
How witnessing an otter’s distress triggered new insights into the psychology of compassion for the suffering of others
How to Navigate the Surreal Gap of Grief and Loss in Life
Margaret Meloni, PhD
23 March 2026
Margaret Meloni offers a powerful reflection on death and dying, love and loss, and the fragile beauty of impermanence
The Many Faces of Hope
Ratnadevi
20 March 2026
In this piece, Ratnadevi explores how Buddhist shraddha and the Latin fiducia offer a deeper alternative to fragile, outcome-dependent hope in uncertain times
Understanding Pain Versus Suffering: A Journey from Confusion to Clarity
Margaret Meloni, PhD
26 February 2026
Margaret Meloni shares a meditation on the difference between pain and suffering, and the path of acceptance..
How Can We Live Life Without Suffering?
Jungto Society
13 February 2026
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim gives a teaching on recognizing our attachments and aversions, and cultivating acceptance and equanimity.
The Weight of Grief: Finding Light in the Darkness
Margaret Meloni, PhD
22 January 2026
Margaret Meloni offers a compassionate guide to navigating grief through Buddhist wisdom and gentle reflection
Mockery and Mastery: The Bodhisattva’s Lessons on Emotional Balance
Margaret Meloni, PhD
22 December 2025
Margaret Meloni highlights valuable lessons in equanimity and emotional fortitude from a story of one of the Buddha’s past lives
Metta Takes a Seat
Mettamorphsis
9 September 2025
Practicing metta amid workplace bullying, our loving-kindness practitioner reflects on patience, right speech, and moral courage
Cautious Remembrance: Balancing Grief and Realistic Memory
Margaret Meloni, PhD
20 August 2025
Margaret Meloni considers the reality of impermanence and change in relation to our memories of loved ones who have passed on.
Cultivating Equanimity: Insights from the Indriya Bhavana Sutta
Margaret Meloni, PhD
21 July 2025
Margaret Meloni explore’s one of the Buddha’s teachings on subjective perception, mindfulness, and equanimity
The Roadside Dilemma: Cultivating Equanimity in Daily Life
Margaret Meloni, PhD
19 June 2025
Margaret Meloni considers the Buddhist perspective on emotional wisdom and practicing acceptance in the face of life’s vicissitudes