TeachingsMagazine | Dharma Talk, Teachings
One Thing for Sure
Lessons in grief from a rescue chicken
Impermanence
Impermanence in Buddhism (Pali, anicca; Sanskrit, anitya) is one of the Buddha’s three marks of existence, or conditions that describe reality. The Buddha recognized that everything within samsara (the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth) is impermanent or ever-changing, and misunderstanding this truth is the root of our suffering.
Everything Everywhere All at Once and the Euphoria in Empathy
At the core of this mind-bending multiverse film starring Michelle Yeoh lies a story about true connection and being present in a world full of distractions.
The Gift of Change
How examining impermanence can liberate us from our fixed habits
Crossing the Ocean
Theravada Buddhist monk Bhante G explains that looking inward to realize the impermanence of all conditioned phenomena is the path to nirvana
An Unbroken Sequence
The Dalai Lama and Thubten Chodron on subtle impermanence
Aging Is Reality
Although I studied Buddhism as a young man, it wasn’t until I reached the later years of my life that I truly understood the Buddha’s first encounters with old age, sickness, and death.
How the Concept of Impermanence Can Help Anxiety-Ridden Millennials
For a generation that often thinks “more” is the answer, learning to release control can soften painful self-blame and doubt.
CultureMagazine | Games, Reviews
A Virtual Pet with a Painful Lesson
Embracing impermanence with Bird Alone
CultureMagazine | Film, Reviews
Making A Sutra Come to Life
Song, dance, and script combine to express the wisdom of Vimalakirti.
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