OK, so I sat down and did my meditation, but now I have to deal with regular life. Life off of the cushion, and outside of meditation. This was actually a question that was brought up by a Sangha member…
So what happens next?
Tag: Bhavana
Path to wisdom
The Pali word for wisdom is panna. And the Buddha taught that there are three kinds of wisdom. suta-maya panna-wisdom gained by listening to others cinta-maya panna-intellectual, analytical understanding bhavana-maya panna-wisdom based on direct personal experience Of these, only the…
Can’t see the light?
Why is it so dark in here? What if seeing the truth was as easy as pulling your head out? Well I think it is. But it is so safe and comfortable in that place, many of us don’t want…
Anger is a powerful force
I think that anger can make one blind to any situation. It is a powerful emotion that seems to consume you without warning. I think when you are extremely angry, it seems impossible to love. But I don’t think this…
Meditation is not for me
So, I have just come to the realization that meditation is not for me. It is for you! My effort in my practice is to develop loving kindness and compassion. Yes, it does start with me. But only to help…