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Happy birthday, Buddhist style đ
An interesting alternative perspective from Buddhism on birthdays⌠It is my birthday! I baked 2 cakes, prepared post Soviet âtapasâ like sproty, red caviar rye bread canapes, pickled tomatoes, a mandatory post Soviet New Year salad, there is sangria in … Continue reading
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Too busy? Or afraid to face emptiness?
When I was younger, I filled all my free time with activities and projects. God forbid, I were to find myself alone in my flat with nothing to do. I was constantly on the go. Life seemed full and good … Continue reading
Buddhist humour – happy enlightenment đ
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Finding enlightenment in the in-between state
It takes some training to equate complete letting go with comfort. But in fact, ânothing to hold on toâ is the root of happiness. Thereâs a sense of freedom when we accept that weâre not in control⌠This may lead … Continue reading
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Resilience in Buddhism, a different perspective to find happiness, joy and peace #burnout #unemployment #anxiety
When you find yourself in a predicament, see it from a different point of view. âHappiness is sorrow, sorrow is happiness. There is happiness in difficulty, difficulty in happinessâ. If itâs so bad itâs impossible, know it too shall pass, … Continue reading
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Loving awareness – what does it feel like?
What does loving awareness feel like? I had no idea before. It was just a concept. Like one of my spiritual friends says, all you need to do is meditate and answers will come (or rather questions will dissolve but … Continue reading
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30-day no drama (and catch your klesha) challenge
How is it going, fellow nomads? What are you working on at the moment? Iâve got so tired of the drama that I noticed I tend to trigger in myself and others that I concocted this challenge. Mind you, day … Continue reading
Precept #5 of the Order of Interbeing. The realization of perfect understanding is Bodhisattvaâs only career
Do not accumulate wealth while millions are hungry. Do not take as the aim of your life fame, profit, wealth, or sensual pleasure. Live simply and share time, energy, and material resources with those who are in need. The Eight … Continue reading
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Contemplating death five times a day brings happiness
I am preparing for a home retreat on impermanence with Pema Chodron (Buddhist nun) and these are the five reminders we were told to keep with us daily. I relate.
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What is karma?
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What is done is done
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âIn the end, one reverses all viewsâ
As I age, I realise that there is no such thing as absolute truth – only points of view. There is no black and white âright and wrongâ. Just shades of âdependsâ. The more I know the more I realise … Continue reading
On mudita, joy for others
Making time for joy, prioritising it is very important. Life often becomes dull, grey and joyless if we donât prioritise moments when we do something that excites, expands us, helps us feel alive. This is self-centred joy. Nothing wrong with … Continue reading
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