Every moment that we are aware, we view person’s and phenomena from the perspective of the self. Such a perspective is not freeing. Even though we might think that it is up to us to do things and acquire comfort or resolution, there is a basic flaw inherent in this sort of lens. For resolution …
We go about our lives sensing things and assessing relevance, importance and benefit. In order to do this, unfortunately, there has to be something against which to measure stimulus. Even more unfortunately, for most of us, this something is ourselves. Buddhist teachings talk about a way to circumvent this emphasis on ourselves which is obviously …
Contemplative inquiry allows us to discover a spaciousness within that can be a rich source of joy and resilience. The process of examining one’s mental events or physical circumstances isn’t just about looking into causes and possible solutions, it is a way to end our reliance on deeply ingrained patterns and predispositions. Contemplative questions frame …
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Watching your suffering can truly transform your anguish and distress. While it is not necessary to adhere to any specific school of thought to do this, one remembers that the Buddha explicitly stated that his interest lay in teaching how to understand and stop suffering. Amongst the noble truths that the Buddha came upon, the …
