Ben Knew About Suffering

These words of wisdom come from Ben Franklin. They show that Ben knew about suffering when he wrote about inconveniences. I think that he also understood that life is available only in the present moment when he said that we “neither see nor feel those of the future.” Life’s inconveniences can be troublesome when we […]

How to Create a Delicious Partnership with Food

I want you to sign up for this fantastic series on how to create a delicious partnership with food. It  begins today and is absolutely free. Alexandra Jaye Johnson, the Chief Goddess & Co-Founder of en*theos, interviews extraordinary experts in the areas of health, spirituality, purpose, creativity, sensuality, self-care, motherhood, beauty, relationships and confidence. One […]

The Little-Known Secret to Manifesting Abundance –

The Little-Known Secret to Manifesting Abundance –.

Discipline and Practice

“Don’t think you can attain total awareness and whole enlightenment without proper discipline and practice. This is egomania. Appropriate rituals channel your emotions and life energy toward the light. Without the discipline to practice them, you will tumble constantly backward into darkness.“ – Lao-tzu

There is only One Truth

In all ten directions of the universe, there is only one truth. When we see clearly, the great teachings are the same. What can ever be lost? What can be attained? If we attain something, it was there from the beginning of time. If we lose something, it is hiding somewhere near us. – Ryokan […]

The Body is an Illusion

Body as Illusion | October 1, 2014 There is no ‘body’ in the limbs, But from illusion does the idea spring, To be affixed to a specific shape— Just as when a scarecrow is mistaken for a man. – Shantideva, “What Body?”

Boost Your Self Confidence While You Relax

This video will help you boost your self confidence while you relax and visualize a peaceful beach scene. This video is brought to you by the Honest Guys, Sian Lloyd-Pennell, Rick Clarke, and their producer, Kevin. You are guided into a deep relaxing state in a tropical beach paradise. The beach is lined with palm trees. […]

The Importance of Faith in Buddhism

Sharon Salzberg is a frequent visitor to these pages. She is one of the original founders of the Insight Meditation Center in Barre, Massachusetts, along with Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield. I think her major contribution to Buddhism in the West is the way she writes about and teachs metta (loving kindness) practices. In these […]

The Field of Boundless Emptiness

The field of boundless emptiness is what exists from the very beginning. You must purify, cure, grind down, or brush away all the tendencies you have fabricated into apparent habits. Then you can reside in the clear circle of brightness. Utter emptiness has no image, upright independence does not rely on anything. Just expand and […]

Yoga, meditation may help train brain to help people control computers with their mind — ScienceDaily

Yoga, meditation may help train brain to help people control computers with their mind — ScienceDaily.