One of my favorite Buddhist concepts is the concept of “emptiness“. It’s a central teaching in Buddhism and yet it’s often misunderstood. [mks_highlight color=”#eeee22”]Emptiness does not mean nothingness[/mks_highlight]. In fact, the proper understanding of emptiness is so vital that the great Buddhist philosopher/
In Plato’s allegory of the cave, we learn about some prisoners who have been trapped in a cave their whole lives, they’ve never seen the world outside of the cave. They are chained in such a way that they are facing the wall, with their backs towards the
We all experience ups and downs in life but it’s important to remember that we should never get caught up in these moments. To enjoy the “whole” experience of life, we must learn to see past the individual highs and lows and instead focus our perspective on the big
“The most powerful medicine we can offer for suffering of any kind is simply kindness.” – Dzogchen Ponlop True kindness allows us to say “You are not alone.” “I see you.” “I hear you”, and perhaps most importantly “I am with you.” Kindness is the type of genuine connection that can