Tag: Metta

So who is this Donna person?

Well, Donna (correct spelling Dana) is not a person but one of the Ten Paramitas or Ten Perfections that are to be practiced if one is to achieve enlightenment. But even if we do not reach enlightenment, the Ten Perfections…

Born again

So I died last night, but here I am today, born again. Yes, a new day, a new life. Not one cell is the same, not one thought or feeling is the same. I am truly born again. How wonderful…

Wrestling the mind in meditation

Do you ever wonder what happens in meditation for other people, or if you are even doing it right? Well, I have. Sometimes I wonder why no one has ever written about the meditation experience to give people a clearer…

Reflecting on the teachings

The Noble Eightfold Path 1. Right View Wisdom 2. Right Intention 3. Right Speech Ethical Conduct 4. Right Action 5. Right Livelihood 6. Right Effort Mental Development 7. Right Mindfulness 8. Right Concentration How does one walk this eightfold path, moment…