Faced with the challenges of Crohn’s disease, philosopher Maria Müller Hornbach turned to meditation, which transformed her relationship with pain and brought greater ease to her life. Inspired by Mingyur Rinpoche’s teachings, she took Tergar’s Meditation Teacher Program, and now teaches meditation classes in Germany.
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Meditation practice, like a relationship, unfolds gradually and requires patience, curiosity, and a willingness to engage with its layers over time. By understanding our own learning process, staying connected to the deeper meaning of practice, and adapting when challenges arise, we can sustain motivation and develop a lasting, meaningful connection with our path.
Yeshe, or innate wisdom, is ever-present and simply needs to be recognized. Though we often believe that awakening requires effort and progress, true wisdom is already here—our challenge is to stop overlooking it.
“I kept worrying about my “incorrect” meditation practice. I just knew I was not doing it right! This feeling remained an undercurrent — not debilitating but present — until I encountered the Joy of Living with Mingyur Rinpoche.” — Ingrid White-Wilson
Prajna is the wisdom we cultivate through practice—it’s not something we start with but something we develop over time. Whether we seek stress relief or full awakening, prajna helps us understand our minds, emotions, and the nature of life itself, with teachings like the Abhidharma providing structured ways to deepen this insight.
Shifting from empathy to compassion activates brain regions linked to positive emotions, social connection, and reward, similar to those engaged in joy or pleasure.
“Compassion has a support team and never stands alone. It is infused with awareness that allows our hearts to be open and steady. When we feel connected, kindness naturally arises. With wisdom, we can see what’s happening clearly; we don’t try to do the impossible but see what we can do to meet the situation.” — Myoshin Kelley
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