The Buddha was born with the name Siddhārtha Gautama sometime around 563 BC in the small kingdom of the Shakya republic in what is now known as the town of Lumbini in Napal. His father was Śuddhodana, King of the Shakya clan. His mother, Queen Maha Maya, died during childbirth and he was raised by […]
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The Art Of Suffering
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh gave a dharma talk on Sunday, March 10 in Plum Village, France in Upper Hamlet. The topic of his talk was the art of suffering. He said that we have many books on the art of happiness and we need a book on the art of suffering. We know that we cannot avoid […]
What Is The Difference Between Pain And Suffering?
I found this wonderful video on the Buddhist Geeks site and on YouTube. In the video, Kelly McGonigal says that pain is not suffering. Dr. Kelly McGonigal is senior teacher and consultant for the Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE). She is also author of The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It […]
Meditation Practices to Reduce Suffering
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual and political leader of the Tibetan people. He is also probably the most inspiring teacher of meditation practices to reduce suffering. The Tibetan people have suffered tremendously at the hands of the Chinese and those in exile had to leave everything behind. Yet, they seem to have a positive […]
Words of Wisdom for October 23, 2024
Dear Friends: “Just as we are all meant to be contemplatives and to hear the voice of God in our lives, we are all meant to answer God’s call to be His partners in transfiguring the world. This calling, this encounter with God, is always to send us into the midst of human suffering.” – […]
Words of Wisdom for October 15, 2024
Dear Friends: As you follow the way of integrity, solely to end your own suffering, you will end up helping the whole world. And oh, my, does this world ever need it. – Martha Beck, The Way of Integrity Read More Mini Mindfulness Breaks Click here to offer what you can for eBooks and Guided […]
Words of Wisdom for October 03, 2024
Dear Friends: “That first night during the orientation talk in the Ocean of Peace Meditation Hall, I don’t remember exactly what Thay said, but I remember how my body felt. I heard him talking about how to hold our suffering. Perhaps it was the gentle tone in his voice, or the compassion from his heart, […]
Words of Wisdom for July 28, 2024
Dear Friends: For as long as space remainsAnd as long as beings remainMay I too remainTo end the suffering in this world – Shantideva, Upaya Read More Mini Mindfulness Breaks Click here to offer what you can for eBooks and Guided Mediations! Mindfulness Mentoring
Words of Wisdom for July 22, 2024
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Words of Wisdom for July 22, 2024
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