Posts about suffering

A woman resident of the village Marpha circa November 2013 in Marpha.

Mindful Communication: The Gift of Wise Speech

The Buddha singled out wise speech as one of the important factors for awakening. It is part of the eight fold path, leading to the[…]

A man holding his neck while multiple people point at him.

Judgment vs. Discernment: Moving From Preferences to Wisdom

When I first began practicing mindfulness meditation, I was surprised by the constant chatter of thoughts running through my head. What I found most disturbing[…]

A hand holding a heart shaped rock between 2 fingers

Car Alarm Lovingkindness

As I move through my daily life, I know that one of my motivations to stay steadfast in my practice is to support my capacity[…]