How can I change my family’s values?

People give other people unnecessary suffering. They do this out of ignorance according the Buddha. If they knew more, they would not give suffering. Therefore, since the problem is ignorance, which is the human condition, the way out of the problem is compassion. When we practice compassion, it transforms our suffering. When we see the whole impact of our behaviour, through being mindful– we strive not to give suffering, thereby reducing our own quota of suffering. If we all do this, then the amount of suffering in the world collectively will diminish. It will end violence and hunger.

Healing With Meditation

Seeing someone bloom and trust in their inner strength is the greatest payoff from teaching meditation. It isn’t about changing them, they are perfect the way they are, instead it is about giving and receiving loving kindness and holding space for growth and development. 

What is New Age?

Are you an Open Source Spiritualist?
Do you like the expanded idea of the universe or do you feel it is fake?
Do you find yourself repulsed by hippy ideas, paganism, wicca or Wayne Dyer type christ consciousness?

Are you on the right path?

Life is a maze of choices. On any given day you have a 100 choices on what you can potentially do with that day. Making choices opens up a path of possibilities and connections. Sometimes the smallest of choices lead to large consequences. A small choice like buying a lottery ticket could potentially change someone’s…

Sociopaths and mental health

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20 golden truths

Buddha’s Sutras have brought me comfort and given insight again and again. His subtlety may mean that people miss the depth of his teachings, yet they have persisted for thousands of years. His face or rather what we think is his face, is often used for decoration in our age of spiritual materialism, yet he…