Dharma explorations by Stephanie Noble

From over fifteen years of sharing her understanding of Buddhist concepts

  • Aha! Ha, ha, ha!

    Aha! Ha, ha, ha!

    Stephanie Noble discovers some of her spiritual roots in a whole different tradition of Buddhism she had never known about.

  • Octopus wisdom the Buddha would approve

    My Octopus Teacher on Netflix inspires a Buddhist insight meditation teacher to explore the nature of interconnection and self-care.

  • Being a friend in times of need

    When someone is suffering, what can we say or do to help? The wise women of my weekly sangha offer advice from years of experience. And the Buddha has a few guidelines too.

  • The trouble with hope

    Hope seems like a good thing, but it is it? In class students resisted the exploration but soon understood and were inspired by the insights. Maybe you will be too!

  • The Gift of Simplicity

    The Gift of Simplicity

    Does this sound familiar?“Something is wrong here. Maybe it’s how I look or how my home looks. Online or in the mall I will find the solution to fill the lack that is at the root of my unhappiness.” Did our ancestors have this sense that a purchase would cure what ailed them? If they…