by Jean D'Cruz | Aug 15, 2026 | Blog
Life has challenges and difficulties. We experience sufferings of various types, from getting sick or past trauma, to the more subtle but pervasive experience of living with uncertainty. Often, when we try to achieve something, we face obstacles and setbacks. And...
by Cathy Evans | Aug 10, 2026 | Blog
The Wheel of Life detail: the Buddha above the head of the lord of death (Yama) who is holding the Wheel of Life. Norbulinkga Institute, Himachal Pradesh, India The origin story of the two kings During the Buddha’s lifetime time there were many small kingdoms in India...
by Geoff Gaylard | Mar 24, 2026 | Blog
Unfortunately, many things said about Buddhism arise from misunderstanding or can easily be misunderstood without proper context. A common example concerns the Buddhist view of desire. It is sometimes said that, in Buddhism, desire is regarded as negative, a source of...
by Jean D'Cruz | Mar 24, 2026 | Blog
The teachings tell us that we gain the best results from meditation by making it a daily practice. We benefit and progress more by meditating every day rather than occasionally. A shorter session done consistently is far more valuable than a longer session done...
by Jean D'Cruz | Aug 5, 2025 | Blog
The Mahayana path in Buddhism involves generating the mind of enlightenment, bodhichitta, as our fundamental motivation. Maitreya Buddha defines it as, “For the sake of others, wishing to attain complete, perfect enlightenment.” This motivation has two aspects:...
by Jean D'Cruz | Mar 26, 2025 | Blog
Visualisation is a key meditation technique in Tibetan Buddhism. It involves forming a mental image in the mind’s eye, rather than seeing something with our physical eyes. Visualisation is commonly used in deity meditation, where we imagine the Buddha or other...
