Tranquility

Tranquility Passaddhi Tranquility is an antidote to restlessness and worry Tranquility is the soothing factor of mind that quiets the disturbances. It is felt as peacefulness in both the mind and the body. One may experience a joy that moves into calm ease....

Joy

Joy Piti Joy is an antidote to doubt, complacency or tension We can increase joy by looking for it and bringing it into our lives, knowing we deserve to be happy and those around us deserve to be happy. Joy is a natural result of investigating the mind and bringing...

Energy

Energy Viriya Energy protects one from complacency, fear and discouragementAntidote to procrastination and distraction Energy is reaching deep inside ourselves andreconnecting with our highest purpose again and again. Energy is aroused when we maintain interest,...

Investigation

Investigation Dhammavicaya Investigation alleviates doubt or a distracted state of mind Investigation is interest combined with discriminating wisdom. It is like a flashlight that illuminates reality. It reveals the nature of experience and phenomena. When we see...

Mindfulness

Mindfulness Sati Being mindful is an antidote to aversion Mindfulness is being aware and receptive in the present moment without judgment. It is cultivating a steady awareness and not forgetting where we are, what we are doing and who we are with. Mindfulness always...