In Buddhism there is a traditional commitment recited by devotees across many different traditions: "I take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha." These are known as the Three Jewels:the teacher,the teaching,and the community. The words "taking refuge" are deeply symbolic. Refuge means shelter, protection, or a safe place during difficulty and uncertainty. Read More
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Is Spirituality Fading? How to Return to the Path
As a Buddhist, I often reflect on the concept of mindfulness and staying present, yet in our fast-paced world, it is still so easy to feel disconnected. That is why this post, "Is spirituality fading, how to return to the path," resonated with me deeply. It reminded me of our constant need to return to Read More
Buddhism in Old Age
“What I do know is that I feel deeply grateful for reaching old age myself.” As I have grown older, I have increasingly noticed how many people become more religious in later life. The exact age at which this happens is impossible to define, but I observed it very clearly in my own mother. She Read More
Mindfulness of the Body: Reflections From Practice
“This is the way for the purification of beings, for the overcoming of sorrow and lamentation, for the destroying of pain and grief, for reaching the right path, for the realisation of Nirvana, namely the Four Foundations of Mindfulness.”Mahasatipatthana Sutra The Four Foundations of Mindfulness form one of the central teachings of Buddhism and are Read More
The Quiet Stillness of Lagan Ashoka Stupa
In the busy heart of Lalitpur, the Lagan Ashoka Stupa feels unexpectedly quiet. Traffic moves constantly nearby, people pass through the surrounding streets, and yet within the stupa grounds there is a noticeable sense of stillness. Trees and shrubs soften the noise of the city, while a large pond—currently being restored—adds to the atmosphere of Read More