“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 […]

When clouded, the pearl is taken to be a piece of earth ware; But suddenly self-conscious, it becomes the perfect pearl. Ignorance and wisdom are one. Remember that all things are mere appearances. Seeing that yourself differs not from the Buddha, Why then seek elsewhere for that which is the ideal?” – Tao-hsuan Read More […]

Kindness in words creates confidence.Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.Kindness in giving creates love.” – Lao Tzu Read More Words of Wisdom Click here to offer what you can for eBooks and Guided Mediations! Mindfulness Personal Training – Sustaining May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering! All my best, –Jerome Set Featured […]

Kindness in words creates confidence.Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.Kindness in giving creates love.” – Lao Tzu Read More Words of Wisdom Click here to offer what you can for eBooks and Guided Mediations! Mindfulness Personal Training – Sustaining May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering! All my best, –Jerome Set Featured […]

The Power of Simplicity The principle of renunciation is not to encourage a state of lack, but to establish as complete a state of simplicity as possible. In that simplicity you can more clearly see those patterns of wanting, not wanting, fearing, hoping, as they take shape. – Interview with Venerable Ajaan Amaro by Mary […]