Boundaries are not where the space stops: it is where we begin investing it with characteristics and meaning.
The author, an artist, creates an assemblage sculpture that helps her contemplate imperfections and past mistakes with greater empathy and compassion.
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 discovers that wished-for time with others, whether online or in person, can bring unexpected challenges, and offers a contemplation for remembering enjoyable aspects of connection.
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.
