Oct 1, 2019

The Buddhist approach to anger is to understand these feelings in their widest context. We get angry when we don’t get what we want. So, first, we use patience, not in a passive-aggressive way, but to create some space and avoid acting out. We use that time to break down the causes for our own particular anger....

Sep 17, 2019

There are special skills we develop on the path. Rather than focusing on the external world, we learn to pay attention to the internal landscapes of our mind. At first, it might seem these crazy thoughts are unworkable. But slowly, with skill and work, we learn how to see, and eventually change our minds.

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Sep 4, 2019

There are subtle levels of cognition that help us understand who we are in vivid detail.  But we have to get familiar with what we mean by “mind,” or “mind stream.” Buddha says “mind” is an experienced result from previous moments going back in time. And he challenges us to explore the mind, to ascertain how...

Jul 2, 2019

If you look honestly at your mind, you will see anger, irritation, or craving. These negative mental states are called disturbing emotions because they do just that, disturb our well-being and get in the way of real practice. How does Buddha address this?  He laid out four simple steps to purify negative karma. The four...