The word "wisdom" appears repeatedly throughout the Dhammapada, and for good reason. Within the Noble Eightfold Path, wisdom forms one of the three central areas of practice alongside moral discipline and mental discipline. The two elements associated with wisdom are Right View and Right Intention, which together encourage a clearer understanding of ourselves and the Read More
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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
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
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
The Temples of Lumbini Peace Park: A Pilgrimage Across Traditions
Pilgrimage Reflections #4 A Landscape of Many Traditions Beyond the Sacred Garden at Lumbini lies a very different kind of space. The Lumbini Peace Park temples extend outward in quiet symmetry—paths, water, and open ground surround the temples built by different countries and traditions. Each one represents a particular lineage of Buddhist practice, expressed through Read More