Thanks to the wisdom of a trusted friend, the author makes a sudden shift that dissolves her anxiety and uncertainty. Included is a simple meditation exercise for getting unstuck.
The author shares a favorite listening technique and its surprising benefits.
Responding to a parent with memory loss, the author discovers in her reactivity the opportunity for a retake, and recommends an actor’s way of approaching such second chances.
An email exchange prompts a psychotherapist to consider emotional reactivity and its storylines, and offers tips for self-reflection.
As we face and grieve losses related to the pandemic, the author offers questions to contemplate for help in adjusting to the “new normal” and moving forward.
While gathering up garbage on a favorite hiking path, the author discovers a contemplative practice that transforms his view.
Impermanence is one of the foundational Buddhist teachings — the recognition that all phenomena, without exception, are in constant flux. Far from being a cause for despair, understanding impermanence is one of the most liberating insights on the path.
These articles explore how the reality of change touches every aspect of our lives. Our bodies, relationships, emotions, circumstances and how the Buddhist teachings invite us to meet impermanence with openness rather than resistance. Discover how this fundamental truth can deepen our appreciation for life and loosen the grip of clinging.
At Nalandabodhi, teachings on impermanence are offered with both clarity and gentleness, helping practitioners find freedom within the natural flow of change.
