I am starting to see that considering myself a serious Buddhist is almost an oxymoron. First of all, if we understand the teachings and the practice, then we can see this life in a childlike way. With an innocence and…
A serious Buddhist
Tag: anatta
I can’t fix this
It would seem that our human brains are wired to be “fixers”. When a situation arises, or we are presented with a difficulty, our neurotransmitters fire signals to the brain which compel us to act upon them. And I have…
Chasing the self
Like a dog, chasing its tail, I think that most of us cling dearly to the idea of self. And while many of us may be familiar with the Buddha’s teaching about anatta (no-self), I’m not sure how many of us…
Are you well, happy and peaceful?
What do these words actually mean anyway? Let’s begin with the word “well”. Being well is to be physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually healthy. Being happy means to appreciate and enjoy this life. Having gratitude for all things, each breath,…
The onion
Many of you may have heard or used the expression that a person is like an onion, with many layers. Remove one layer only to reveal another deeper and deeper layer. But what happens when we remove all the layers,…