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Are attachments so bad for you?
Chapter 1. Attachments are bad If you’re familiar with the spiritual world, you’ve likely heard the idea that attachments are bad. “Just let go of all your attachments,” they say, “and all your problems will disappear. You’re suffering, you’re struggling, you’re in pain—all because you care too much. Just let go, and everything will be…
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Two Surprising Side Effects of Meditation | from a former Buddhist Nun
Meditation is a great tool that can serve many purposes: But there are two side effects that I personally find so beneficial and interesting. Before discussing these, let’s clarify what I mean by meditation, as it can be interpreted in many ways. Definition Due to the events that have led me to this point and…
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The Lies I Heard as a Buddhist Nun
The Lies of “Here and Now”. “Here and Now” do not exist, at least not in the way it is usually portrayed. What is happening now is only occurring because of something that happened before, and what is happening now will also be the cause of something that will happen in the future. No one…
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The Best Spiritual Advice
Today I would like to share with you the most profound spiritual advice I’ve ever received from my martial arts teacher, Master Sam Chin. His wisdom has deeply transformed my life, and I believe it can do the same for you. I’ll talk about transcending three types of feelings, and discuss the challenging Buddhist concepts…
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A silent retreat on the cliff overlooking the river
I noticed when I was working at the gas station that it was easy to fall away from my practice. I couldn’t see the difference on a day-to-day basis. Even when I observed myself over weeks, everything seemed fine. But after months turned into half a year, I could definitely reflect back and see the…
The Courage to Break Free
What If the Truth You Cling to Is Holding You Back? Three Stages of Understanding: To Learn, To Break Free, and To Transform Introduction: Is Your Path a Stepping Stone or a Cage? What if the truth you hold so tightly—the teachings, the methods, the philosophy—has become the very thing keeping you stuck? Many people…
Discover the Light within 