First Foundation of Mindfulness: Elements
The Buddha taught about the elements of the body: earth, air, fire and water. As we develop a sensory awareness
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Four Obstacles to Metta Practice
Obstacle #1. Belief That Metta is FiniteWhen we practice sending metta (the Pali word for loving kindness) we are activating
A meditation on the uselessness of ‘should’
I once said to my mother ‘I feel sad.’ She said, ‘Well, you shouldn’t.’‘Should.’ It’s a real buzz-kill. It lops
Eightfold Path: Right Speech
The third aspect of the Eightfold Path is Right Speech. This is a very challenging one for most of us.
Eightfold Path: Right Intention
Once we have an understanding of Right View, we can explore Right Intention, the second aspect of the Noble Eightfold
