Beginning Meditation With Metta

Every time I settle down to meditate, I begin with around ten minutes of mettā meditation:the practice of loving-kindness. Although mettā is a well-established part of Buddhist meditation, it is only relatively recently that I have fully incorporated it into my own daily practice. Since doing so, I have found it quietly transformative. The purpose Read More

What Is Mindfulness In Buddhism?

Mindfulness is one of the most widely used words in modern wellbeing culture, yet mindfulness within Buddhism has a deeper and more practical meaning. For the Gautama Buddha, mindfulness was not simply relaxation or stress reduction. It was a way of observing experience clearly and directly. In its simplest form, mindfulness means paying attention to Read More

Meditation at Home: Bringing Buddhist Practice from Nepal into Daily Life

My recent pilgrimage to Nepal did not end when I returned home. In many ways, it began here. What I had observed in temples and monasteries—simple acts of devotion, quiet attention, and shared practice—has gradually found its way into my daily life through paying attention to my meditation space and structure. Not as something recreated, Read More

Why Buddhists Use Incense and Candles

One of the first things many people notice when entering a Buddhist temple is the presence of incense, candles, lamps, flowers, and water offerings. To some, these may appear mysterious or purely ritualistic. But over time I have come to see them less as acts of worship and more as aids to mindfulness and attention. Read More

What does “Come and See” Really Mean in Buddhist Practice?

There is a phrase often associated with the teachings of the Buddha: "come and see." In Pali, it is Ehipassiko—an invitation, not a command. Not something to believe, but something to explore. At first, it can sound simple. Even obvious.But over time, it begins to reveal something far more demanding. Not belief but observation Much Read More