Ever found yourself starting something over and over again—only to realize each beginning brought you a little closer to home? In this honest and richly textured reflection, Alex Welte traces a winding path through science, spirituality, and personal struggle to the quiet power of returning—again and again—to the path of dharma.
READIn the midst of her mother’s devastating illness, Masha discovers unexpected gems of compassion, creativity, and presence.
Maura Peglar reflects on her lifelong spiritual journey, from childhood curiosity to a deep engagement with Tibetan Buddhism, guided by various teachers and personal experiences of loss and transformation.
Like riding a bike without training wheels for the first time, a simple teaching from Mingyur Rinpoche unlocked a path of freedom, carrying one meditator across continents, through crisis, and into the heart of awareness—where teaching others became the greatest joy of all.
A student shares about her experience going through the Exploring Buddhism (Abhidharma) transmission.
A University Student’s Search for Lasting Happiness By Aadam Sherazi • 3 min read SHARE: Joy of Living WHEN YOU'RE YOUNG, it’s easy to believe happiness is something you find—somewhere, in someone, or after some big achievement. After experiencing some difficulties in high school—loneliness, irritability, lack of motivation—I was convinced I needed a fresh start. [...]
What happens when the pressure to perform becomes too much for a young athlete to bear? This personal story reveals how the unexpected gift of meditation transformed not just a high jumper’s performance, but the entire course of his life.
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