[Dharma Center Monthly Mindfulness Tip – March 2022] External peace is as fragile as flower.Through force and threat and shameTension is createdAnd we call it peace.Like a blossomStanding strong againstWind and rainThe tension holds spaceFor the internal struggle.But eventually the petals rip apartAnd cannot be put back together. Anger and…
(Dharma Center Monthly Mindfulness Tip – February 2022) The pandemic continues. Recession and war is looming. Inflation is rising. Supply chain issues delay products. Climate change is becoming more and more apparent. On top of the crush of the world’s ills we feel our personal struggles. It’s enough to make…
Wisdom is eternal and formless.It can be known but not expressed. Compassion is the wish for all to know Enlightenment.It’s skillful means are adaptable and subject to refinement. Wisdom without compassion is a lonely mountaintop.Compassion without wisdom is drowning in a lake. When wisdom is supported by compassion,There is humility.When compassion…
(December 2021 Dharma Center Monthly Mindfulness Tip) If you’ve been around me lately, you know I’ve immersed myself in the study of cryptocurrency. This has led to an exploration of the world of finance, investing, and financial markets. As I go through this learning process, I have noticed there are…
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Joy does not require a reason. When we let go of everything, what is left is pure joy. On a deep level we all know this, but many people have forgotten it. With the current pandemic, this wisdom has become buried even deeper. As we connect with our innate nature…
A common scenario I see is people who started a meditation practice, found it beneficial, and then for whatever reason they stop. When they try to return to a daily practice, they hit resistance. They ask: I know I feel great when I meditate, but why can’t I get myself…
When we first start our yoga or meditation journey, we are seeking relief. We might be drowning in stress from work. Our body may have experienced an illness or injury and we want to ease our pain. We may have suffered an emotional trauma and we want to find a…
Unreasonable Joy: Awakening through Trikaya Buddhism will be released October 27, 2020. Join Turīya on launch day at 1pm (PST) for a special meditation and reading from Unreasonable Joy. Click HERE to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Scroll down for more…
Buddhism is a pathway to liberation from suffering. When people are cruel to others and to themselves, we find at the root of those actions one of three poisons: anger, hate, or greed – the endless desire for more. If we dig deeper into these poisons, we find they all…