Start your day with a fresh perspective
The ancient Chinese used the image of the host to describe the observing, stable meditator. Many guests visit the host. Some are invited, and they tend to be kind, charming, and a pleasure to entertain. Others are not invited: they are drunk, unruly, and eat all the food. Or they stand around, staring into space. […]
By Larry Rosenberg
Stay present, rain or shine.
By Larry Rosenberg
A mosquito helps find clarity in discomfort
By Larry Rosenberg
Should we take the Buddha at his word? Larry Rosenberg encourages us to put the teachings to the test.
By Larry Rosenberg
Death is all around us, everywhere. For the most part—following the lead of our culture—we avoid it. But if we do open our hearts to death, it can be a great help to us.
By Larry Rosenberg
On each branch of the trees in my garden Hang clusters of fruit, swelling and ripe. In the end, not one piece will remain. My mind turns to thoughts of my death. —Seventh Dalai Lama Many meditations focus on something associated with beauty or joy or peace. Perhaps some of you may puzzle over why […]
By Larry Rosenberg
Start your day with a fresh perspective