Register for Our Upcoming Community Meeting on Oct. 19, 2025 Our next community meeting is scheduled for Oct. 19, 2025. It will start at 9 a.m. PST and will last for 30-45 minutes. During our time together, we’ll discuss teaching meditation to friends and family. Think of it as an opportunity to meet new people ...

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"Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor." — Thich Nhat Hanh #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

What Are the Five Natural Laws in Buddhism? What are the five natural laws in Buddhism? I came across this concept while researching equanimity meditation, which helps us achieve a balance of mind that’s completely free from reactivity. It does so by making us visualize different people, such as...

What Are the Five Natural Laws in Buddhism? #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

How to Practice Equanimity Meditation in Five Simple Steps (With Guided Audio) Much has been written about lovingkindness, compassion, and altruistic joy in my previous articles. Now we turn to equanimity, the last of the four brahmavihara meditations, also known as the four sublime states of mind. The most important thing to kee...

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If Life Has Suffering, Why Not Just Try to Numb Yourself with Goals? The first thing people usually learn about Buddhism is that it’s aimed at ending human suffering. This is what newcomers like to discuss online when trying to deepen their understanding. And this is what one Redditor did when he asked, “If life has suf...

If Life Has Suffering, Why Not Just Try to Numb Yourself with Goals? #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

"In meditation practice, we cultivate acceptance by taking each moment as it comes and being with it fully, as it is." — Jon Kabat-Zinn #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

8 Best Digital Detox Apps for iOS to Break Phone Addiction (2025 Top Picks) Discover the best digital detox apps for iOS to boost focus, cut distractions, and manage screen time with tools like Forest, Focus Keeper, and one sec.

8 Best Digital Detox Apps for iOS to Break Phone Addiction (2025 Top Picks)

10 Reasons Why Generosity Is Important in Our Life Wondering if giving to others and philanthropy can improve your well-being? Read our article to learn 10 reasons why generosity is important in our lives, according to everyone.

10 Reasons Why Generosity Is Important in Our Life

Do One Simple Thing If You Want to Improve Concentration During Meditation (Free Patreon Members Only) A lot of things have to be right for your daily sitting practice. Like choosing the right time, place, and ensuring that you’ll not be disturbed. Anyone who wants to focus would take these steps.

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Pema Chodron on the Value of Taking a Pause Want to improve your emotional regulation? Learn what Buddhist nun Pema Chodron has to say about the value of taking a pause to avoid losing your temper.

Pema Chodron on the Value of Taking a Pause #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

"Be aware of your breathing. Notice how this takes attention away from your thinking and creates space." — Eckhart Tolle #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

Samatha vs Vipassana Meditation: Difference Explained Interested in Buddhist philosophy? Read our article that reveals the difference between samatha vs vipassana meditation in Buddhism, also known as serenity vs insight meditation. Add it to your spirituality inspiration board.

What Are the Two Main Types of Buddhist Meditation? #buddhism #buddhistphilosophy #wisdom

Buddhist Monk Reveals a Surprising Reason Why Your Enemies Hate You Feat. Uma Thurman and Lucy Liu With a few exceptions, my current Buddhist self prefers to watch slow, contemplative TV shows like “The White Lotus.” One of my former selves, however, used to like violent action films.

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Bhikkhu Analayo Explains the Doctrine of No Self in Buddhism (With Video) Interested in Buddhist philosophy? Read our article to learn how scholar-monk Bhikkhu Analayo explains the doctrine of no self in Buddhism.

Bhikkhu Analayo Explains the Doctrine of No Self in Buddhism (With Video) #buddhism #buddhistphilosophy #wisdom

"Developing a basic trust in yourself and your feelings is an integral part of meditation training. It is far better to trust in your intuition and your own authority, even if you make some 'mistakes' along the way." — Jon Kabat-Zinn #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

Eckhart Tolle on Sleeping Cats and Emotional Triggers Want to know how to prevent emotional reactivity by learning how to meditate? Hear what spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle says about sleeping cats and our emotional triggers and how it can help you deal with challenging situations and difficult people.

Eckhart Tolle on Sleeping Cats and Emotional Triggers #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

Thich Nhat Hanh on Deep Listening and Loving Speech If you want to learn more about the fourth Buddhist precept, read our article to learn what Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh wrote about deep listening and loving speech in his book ‘For the Future to Be Possible.’

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What Is Mindful Sense-Restraint in Buddhism? What is mindful sense-restraint in Buddhism? Read our article to learn how meditation can help you avoid emotional reactivity and improve your mental health.

What Is Mindful Sense-Restraint in Buddhism? #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

Join Our Free 21-Day Meditation Habit Challenge That Starts on Dec. 1, 2025 Hey everyone, I’ve been wanting to do a meditation habit challenge for a very long time now. But up until now it has stayed an idea in my head. Today, I’ve decided to finally do it. The idea is to develop basic awareness skills before you dive into mor...

Join Our Free 21-Day Meditation Habit Challenge That Starts on Dec. 1, 2025 #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

"A community practicing understanding and lovingkindness may be the most important thing we can do for the survival of the Earth." — Thich Nhat Hanh #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

What Is the Buddha’s Teaching on Good Friendship and Good Community? In his seminal work titled “In the Buddha’s Words,” renowned scholar-monk Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi writes that the Buddhist way of life is open to all people, monastic or lay. He also writes that many of the Buddha’s lay followers were accomplished practitio...

What Is the Buddha’s Teaching on Good Friendship and Good Community? #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

7 Digital Minimalism Trends of 2025 (And How to Join Them) My latest smartphone report shows 16 minutes of average daily screen time. Sometimes it goes up to 30 minutes. The point is that I try to limit distractions as much as possible, but last year I took it up a notch as a part of a personal challenge. What...

7 Digital Minimalism Trends of 2025 (And How to Join Them) #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

One Simple Mental Habit That Will Make You Immune to Negative Thoughts (Free Patreon Members Only) In 2014, I felt frustrated because nothing I did or achieved brought lasting satisfaction. To top it off, my body started to fail me: debilitating headaches and back pain became my constant companions. One day, I thought, “If I feel this bad now, what ...

One Simple Mental Habit That Will Make You Immune to Negative Thoughts (Free Patreon Members Only) #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

"Letting go is a way of letting things be, of accepting things as they are." — Jon Kabat-Zinn #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

Be Kind Lao Tzu Quote I’d like to share one of my favorite quotes. I find them while surfing the web, reading a book, or doing research for one of my articles. As someone who’s passionate about writing, I like to keep these small reminders front and center because of their ...

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What Is the Buddha’s Teaching in One Sentence? What is the Buddha’s teaching in one sentence? I was watching Bhikkhu Bodhi’s Introduction to Buddhism course the other day, and in the first lesson he mentioned that it’s possible to summarize the Buddha’s teaching in one sentence. This utterance is c...

What Is the Buddha’s Teaching in One Sentence? #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

Do One Simple Thing If You Don’t Want to Lose Your Temper (Free Patreon Members Only) Have you noticed how quickly it happens? One minute, you’re having a friendly discussion about a topic you’re passionate about. The next, you’re raising your voice and fuming with anger. Studies show that our brains react to attack on our beliefs the s...

Do One Simple Thing If You Don’t Want to Lose Your Temper (Free Patreon Members Only) #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

What Is Mindfulness of the Five Hindrances in Buddhism? (A Simple Answer) If you’re interested in Buddhist meditation for beginners, read our article and learn how Buddhist monks practice mindfulness of the five hindrances to achieve mental clarity and calm their minds.

What Is Mindfulness of the Five Hindrances in Buddhism? #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

"Bringing more Presence into your life may be one of the most important acts of kindness you can do for yourself." — Eckhart Tolle #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

What Is a Buddhist Monk’s Advice on Choosing Good Friends? (With Video) What is a Buddhist monk’s advice on choosing good friends? If you’re interested in Buddhist philosophy, read our article to learn a Buddhist monk’s advice on how to choose good friends and improve mindfulness.

What Is a Buddhist Monk’s Advice on Choosing Good Friends? #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth