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
Tag: Mindfulness
The Temple of 1000 Buddhas, Lumbini
Pilgrimage Reflections #3 A PlaceThat Drew Us Back Some places are visited once. Others call you back. The Temple of 1000 Buddhas in Lumbini was one of those places. From the first visit, there was a sense that more time was needed—not to see more, but simply to sit. Over the following days, Babita and Read More
Walking Without Seeking: A Different Kind of Meditation
Meditation is often associated with stillness.A quiet room. A fixed posture. Eyes closed. But some of the clearest moments of awareness arise while moving. When approached differently, walking becomes a form of meditation—not as a technique, but as a way of being present. Leaving behind the idea of practice It is easy to turn walking Read More
A Buddhist Pilgrimage in Nepal: Temple Practice and the Five Elements
Pilgrimage Reflections #1 A personal reflection on Buddhist pilgrimage in Nepal, exploring temple rituals, mindfulness, and the five elements through direct experience. I was born a Methodist, grew up agnostic, despaired as an atheist, and eventually found a sense of peace in Buddhism—though not completely. Along the way, I married a Buddhist from Nepal. With Read More