How to find freedom, contentment and genuine, lasting wellbeing? How to put wisdom and compassion into action in our daily life, contributing to kind communities in today’s global society?
Drawing from the teachings of the rich Buddhist tradition and personal experience, you can find here articles written by members of our community from all over the world, offering contemplations and practices to apply directly on our own path in life and interconnected global society.
No matter how tiny the movement may be of this genuine love, or kindness, it can bring a great favorable result for us at the end of the year. So, it is important for us to pay attention to the tiny movement of thought at the beginning of this year. It can bring enormous effect to the big world.
The author shares how she applies Buddhist teachings on suffering as a way of working with her chronic pain, and offers an exercise for dealing with physical pain.
It is with heavy hearts that we are announcing the loss of our Nalandabodhi Board Member, beloved sangha sister, skilled leader, and devoted practitioner: Damayonti Sengupta.
About two years ago Damayonti courageously shared the news of her terminal medical condition with our international sangha and this Monday, January 26th, in the presence of family and sangha friends, she peacefully passed away.
The author contemplates the death of her best friend in light of the Buddhist teachings on impermanence.
The author shares how practicing shamatha, or calm abiding meditation, and songs of realization, or dohas, help with settling the mind.
As her father’s dementia progresses, the author regains an appreciation of life, just as it is.
