Tag: dhamma

The do’s and don’ts of Buddhism

The longer I continue to practice, the more I begin to see just how many do’s and don’ts there are in Buddhism. This is not to say these are rules, but really just increasing ones mindfulness to become more and…

Who’s the boss?

Do you ever examine the cause of your unhappiness or dissatisfaction as it is occurring? Or, like most of us, do you get caught up in the moment and only build on an already disturbing story? And while I have…

Sliding down the rabbit hole

I’m afraid that much of my writing may lead my readers to believe that I am a wonderful example of a dedicated practicing Buddhist. And while I certainly hope that what I share is of some value and benefit to…

Our affliction addiction

af·flic·tion   [uh-flik-shuhn] noun 1. a state of pain, distress, or grief; misery: They sympathized with us in our affliction. 2. a cause of mental or bodily pain, as sickness, loss, calamity, or persecution. ad·dic·tion   [uh-dik-shuhn] noun the state of being…

Between a rock and a hard place

How often I feel that I am truly stuck between a rock and a hard place. Doing something or doing nothing, both seem to be equally bad choices. Do you ever find yourself feeling this way also, like there is…