The Five Recollections Upajjhatthana Sutta I am of the nature to age. I have not gone beyond aging. I am of the nature to be ill. I have not gone beyond illness. I am of the nature to die. I have not gone beyond death. All that is mine, beloved and pleasing, will...
Rousing Wind Horse Awakening Confidence Practice A beautiful practice to use in the morning, or when you are ‘caught’ or ‘hooked,’ or whenever you are afraid, or anytime at all. Begin with a meditation posture, close your eyes and begin. Allow yourself to be...
The Eight Worldly Winds Pleasure and Pain Praise and Blame Fame and Disrepute Gain and Loss The eight worldly winds are pleasure and pain, praise and blame, fame and disrepute, gain and loss. They are pairs of opposites: One we are attracted to, the other repulsed by....
Humility Sagāravatā Humility is a quality of the heart that is patient, compassionate and authentic in its sincerity. Humility is a willingness to hear the truth, however unpleasant it might be. Humility is letting go of the idea that you are the center of the...
Gratitude Gratitude is a feeling or attitude of gratefulness or appreciation for the conditions of one’s life or the gifts one has received. The more we deepen our awareness and appreciation, the more spontaneous and profound our gratitude will be. Gratitude is a form...
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