When we first step onto a path of self-discovery or spiritual practice, it’s natural to seek guidance. We look to teachers, books, podcasts, mentors, and traditions to help us make sense of our experience and offer direction. But at some point, a quiet shift begins. We realize that the
In the Buddhist Eightfold Path, Right Intention is often presented as the second step—right after Right View. But I like to think of it less as a step and more like one of two wings of wisdom. If Right View helps us see where we are, Right Intention helps
Right View — Seeing Clearly in a World of Many Truths What does it really mean to see clearly? In this week’s episode of the Secular Buddhism Podcast, I explore the concept of Right View, the first step on the Eightfold Path. This talk, originally shared during one of our
Beyond Happiness: Cultivating True Joy What does it really mean to be happy? And why, despite having so much, do we often find happiness elusive? In the latest episode of the Secular Buddhism Podcast, I explore a powerful distinction between happiness and joy—insights that can genuinely transform our approach