Taking inspiration from a song by the great Tibetan yogi Milarepa, the author contemplates the fluidity of life experience and offers a meditative exercise for loosening the habit of mental fixation.
A follower of the scientific method discovers that studying the Buddha’s teachings leads to a surprising logical development.
An early school experience prepares the way for the author’s later understanding of the Buddhist philosophy of the two truths, relative and ultimate. Included is a contemplation exercise to try.
On receiving notice of a breast cancer diagnosis, the author works with the mind’s reactive thoughts and finds relief in present moment awareness. Included are steps for working with any moment of strong fear or anger.
The author shares a method for working with her strong negative emotions toward those who provoke or commit violent conflict.
The author shares how contemplating hope and fear gave her insight into a romantic relationship, and offers simple steps to do when swayed by either side of the coin of suffering.
