(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…
While the world appears especially tumultuous at this time, it is always in flux. Through the structures of government, economy, and community, we attempt to create stability. However, these structures never last, as they are subject to the same impermanence we witness in all that exists. We can see the…
The world died But we didn’t notice Filled with denial We took a forced vacation Escaping the horror story of the 24 hour news channels We binge watched videos on YouTube and Netflix And buried our heads In the drama of Facebook and the Twitterverse The entire population entertained and…
It is normal to feel exhausted right now. Even if you’ve been home, doing nothing but watching videos, it is normal to be tired. It is normal to feel fear. It is normal to be despondent. It is normal to feel relieved that the world has stopped. It is normal…