War seems to be on everyone’s lips lately with all of the violence that’s happening in Syria. The thing I find fascinating is how the media can focus all of our attention on whatever hot topic they choose. I would…
Our words can encourage or destroy While Right Speech is part of the Noble Eightfold Path, I am always reminded that the Eightfold Path is meant to be used collectively. This means that our speech is not truly beneficial to…
Guest Post [From a fellow Blogger who was kind enough to offer their thoughts] First of all, I would like to thank David for giving me a few paragraphs to perhaps color outside the lines of what many might understand…
Meditation is not about the silence Most of us have heard of silent meditation, laughing meditation, insight and breathing meditation. But how many of you have ever heard of screaming meditation? Probably none of you, because I have just discovered…
Right action can be the wrong way without skillfulness Right Action is a critical part of the Eightfold Path that the Buddha passed on to us. But often, the word “Right” can seem too finite and specific. And although the…