"Can meditation exist without religion?" It is a question I have been asked several times, and one that has become increasingly relevant as meditation has grown in popularity through mindfulness apps, wellbeing programmes and modern psychology. Before answering it, I find myself thinking about something much broader. Mindfulness. Wellbeing. Spirituality. Religion. Meditation. Can any one Read More
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What is Sangha in Buddhism
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
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
Spirituality and Wellbeing: Are They the Same Thing
Since returning from Nepal, I have noticed a gradual but definite change in myself. Not dramatic.Not sudden. More a persistent feeling carried quietly through daily life. And it has led me repeatedly toward one particular question: Are spirituality and wellbeing really the same thing, or is one simply part of the other? I find myself Read More