The Bottom Line We have created our problems, and only we can solve them. That becomes something of a bottom line for Buddhists. We need to train our minds to be less attached, less mistaken, less shortsighted, and, most of all, less self-centered. – Rita Gross, “The ‘Problem’ of Religious Diversity “ Read More Words […]

“As a young girl, I could only see the shame and ‘ugliness’ of these icons. It is only with hindsight, the insight of mindfulness, and the daily practice that I was able to see the confusion, pain, and false sense of security which manifested as a result of this particular view. I realized in an […]

A day without laughter is a day wasted. – Charlie Chaplin Read More Words of Wisdom Click here to offer what you can for eBooks and Guided Mediations! Mindfulness in Healing Website May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering! All my best, –Jerome Set Featured Image

“It’s not impermanence per se, or even knowing we’re going to die, that is the cause of our suffering, the Buddha taught. Rather, it’s our resistance to the fundamental uncertainty of our situation. Our discomfort arises from all of our efforts to put ground under our feet, to realize our dream of constant okayness. When […]

Riding the Highs and Lows of Life Skillful attitudes of mind are the key to facing potentially explosive situations and the ongoing highs and lows of life and practice. In fact, recognizing these attitudes and cultivating their antidotes is the foundation for all spiritual growth. By cultivating skillful attitudes of mind, we will respond to […]

The Joy of Giving At its most basic level, dana [generosity] in the Buddhist tradition means giving freely without expecting anything in return. – Gil Fronsdal, “The Joy of Giving” Read More Words of Wisdom Click here to offer what you can for eBooks and Guided Mediations! MICAH Website May you be free from suffering […]

“Mindfulness must be engaged. Once we see that something needs to be done, we must take action. Seeing and acting go together. Otherwise, what is the use of seeing?” – Thich Nhat Hanh, At Home in the World Read More Words of Wisdom Click here to offer what you can for eBooks and Guided Mediations! […]

Liberating Unconditional Happiness Skillful and meritorious practices work on the deep, unconscious level of the mind, reorienting the psyche toward the boundless lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity that characterizes your buddhanature. And that’s what liberates us and makes us happy in everyday life, regardless of the external circumstances we may find ourselves in. – Interview […]

Shehechiyanu. “The Shehechiyanu blessing is said whenever we realize the miracle of the present moment. Traditionally, it is recited when we do something for the first time that year…” “Blessed are You Eternal Spirit who has given us life, sustained us and allowed us to arrive in this moment.” “In truth, however, each day is […]