Confidence of the present moment

The human brain is hard-wired to judge today’s experiences by those of yesterday. If we have perceived we have failed at something in the past, we carry those expectations with us, held in our memories like pebbles. However, whatever happened in the past, whatever could not be achieved yesterday should not deter us, should hold … Continue reading Confidence of the present moment →

Stillness

For many Buddhists, the world is seen as a difficult place, full of delusion and attachments, which in turn cause suffering and pain. This whirlwind, however, can be escaped through Nirvana, which is seen as a state of 'no wind', the ultimate attainment. Nirvana ensures no rebirth, a break from the wheel of life into … Continue reading Stillness →

Loss

Think of the one most important thing in your life. This thing may be your family, it may be your job, your status, your health, your mind, a keepsake. Now imagine that you lose this thing, which is so important to you. What would happen? Would you feel bereft, lost, grief-stricken, heart-broken? Then imagine you … Continue reading Loss →

Echo

Lewis Carroll made a valid point through Alice, when she said; "It's no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then." There is the old story of the great war ship, which saw countless battles and rode many seas. Through-out its life it was repaired, when its deck was splintered by … Continue reading Echo →

Shielding

Buddhism talks about 'emptiness' and for many this can be a difficult concept to accept. The idea that everything leads to suffering and that ultimately everything is empty can appear nihilistic and fairly depressing, but this 'emptiness' does not mean worthless, or devoid of meaning. It is a common human condition that we attach personal … Continue reading Shielding →

Impermanence

It doesn't take much for our perspective to change. Not so long ago our society held different people in high regard. The rich and famous were held on pedestals, looked up to by young and old alike as something different, something better. Today when we look at society, who is it that we look to, … Continue reading Impermanence →

Cycle

We forget, with our air conditioned buildings and our 24hour electric lighting, our centrally heated houses and hand held computers, that we are still creatures of the earth. We can hide as much as we like behind our important corporate lifestyles, our business conferences, our jet-setting 5 star holiday resorts and our state of the … Continue reading Cycle →