The four divine abodes (brahma-viharas in Pali) are the Buddha’s foundational teachings – the ones that connect most directly with our intention of liberation. Referred to as divine because they encompass immaculate and Godlike qualities. Metta: loving-Kindness, goodwill Karuna: compassion…
Is this the right path? This morning it occurred to me more clearly than usual, that there is a lot of upside to being on the Christian path. Actually, not just Christians, but probably any religion who believes in a…
Observing my breath, I see that no two are exactly the same. I notice that with each blink of my eyes, everything has changed. My thoughts, feelings, sensations, my body, and everything that my eyes can see has changed. And…
The easy answer to this would be the cessation of suffering. But cessation can be a pause or interruption in suffering, and not the permanent elimination. But don’t each of us appreciate and enjoy moments of happiness that are free…
I can’t live, if living is without you ~ Mariah Carey How many of us are in a relationship and feel so strongly about our loved one that we cannot imagine a life without them? That warmth, closeness, understanding and…