buddhism
Crowning Glory — The Body Speaks
Insight — The Body Speaks
Four Noble Truths — 4 Descriptors of the Way Life Is
4 Descriptors of the Way Life Is–the Buddha’s age-old wisdom (the Four Noble Truths) is perfect for helping us see through the clouds of the last few years. Language Structure & Change, pg. 47) Let’s have a look at the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths, which I prefer to call the 4 Descriptors of the Way Life Is. Many …
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No One is Coming — Life is an Inside Job
No One is Coming to rescue you from the life you have created. It’s your job to stop waiting and to begin moving in a direction you choose.
Using a Zen Stick
Synopsis: Zen Stick: sometimes, we need a smack upside our heads, metaphorically, of course.
5 Key Concepts for Zen Living
5 Key Concepts for Zen Living — I thought I’d write a “start here” article to help you get on board with some of our perspectives. This article contains multiple links to our site, and to other BLOG articles. Click around and enjoy!
Ceilings and The Dynamics of Depression
Ceilings and The Dynamics of Depression — depression is simply a label, and for most of us, not a helpful one. Let’s explore depression and see if there’s a link between negative stories and depression. So, I received a question: Delighted to make this our topic! There are several things here. A little medical talk, a …
Cling Static
We get cling static whenever we find ourselves grasping onto something (or pushing it away–in which case we’re clinging on to not having it.) Today’s topic is addressed more fully in my book, Half Asleep in the Buddha Hall. One of the earliest teachings of the Buddha concerns the nature of life, and is often called the Four …
The Power of Wise Intention
Wise Intention is the bedrock of both elegant communication and grounded living. This topic is addressed in two of my books, Half Asleep in the Buddha Hall and The. Best. Relationship. Ever. I want to give a shout out to Lion’s Roar, and to the article How to Practice Wise Intention, written by Sylvia Boorstein. …