Jun 23Exploring Mindfulness For TeensBeing a teen in this day and age is much different than when your parents were your age. I’m sure you’ve heard this before. This same sentiment was certainly felt when your grandparents talked to your parents as well about most of the same concerns. If you choose to have…Mindfulness5 min readMindfulness5 min read
Jun 13Mindfulness As A Family PracticeMindfulness and meditation isn’t a way of life that’s about solitude or sequestering ourselves from others. In fact, it’s very much the opposite. When we look at the purpose of mindfulness and meditation we see that it’s focus is on connections and the easing of suffering. …Minfulness3 min readMinfulness3 min read
Jun 4Opening Your Heart To Understanding OthersLife is like a box of chocolates…full of wonderful surprises, but sometimes we bite into something we may not like. And what you may not like someone else may find joy in. Likes and dislikes are as varied as flowers on the planet. With this myriad diversity of tastes is…Mindfulness3 min readMindfulness3 min read
May 23Purpose And Goals: A Mindful ApproachPurpose and goals. These are two words we frequently hear and often misuse. What is your purpose in life? Where do you see yourself in five years? Let’s explore the differences and see if there may be an overlap between the two. In living, sentient beings, purpose is not function…Mindfulness3 min readMindfulness3 min read
May 13Dealing With The Anger InsideWe all experience anger at times and it’s important to determine the true cause of our anger. But before we do, I’d like to point out a common saying when it comes to anger and that is ‘it’s a normal human emotion’. …Anger3 min readAnger3 min read
May 3How To Love One Another With PurposeLearning how to love one another is vital to cultivating a healthy outlook on life as well as fostering a warm, caring society. Here are some of my mindful ways to help nourish love for self and others. In other words, watering your Dharma Heart: Listen non-judgmentally to those speaking. …Love2 min readLove2 min read
Apr 23The Three Ages of Buddhism And The Return of Self-LiberationEverything is impermanent and nothing may arise without the destruction or decay of something previous. This fundamental concept even holds true to Buddhism and the Buddhas teachings. During the fall of the Han Dynasty in the 3rd Century Buddhist history, or periods, were deduced and categorized into three ages. The…Buddhism3 min readBuddhism3 min read
Apr 13Songkran 2023This year I had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate Songkran at Wat Buddhavas in Houston, Tx. with my mother, her husband, my wife, and my daughter. Songkran is the Thai New Year although it is also celebrated throughout Southeast Asia in countries such as Cambodia, Viet Nam, and Laos. The…Songkran3 min readSongkran3 min read
Apr 3The Dharma As A Career GuideWhere to go after high school? Should I go to university, join the military, or get a regular job? What career path should I choose? What if my career choice doesn’t go as planned? There are questions many of our older teens and some adults face when a change is…Mindfulness4 min readMindfulness4 min read
Mar 23Coming Into And Nurturing WisdomWhen it comes to wisdom one of the first thoughts that comes to mind is an old man with a long beard. Or perhaps a grandparent or other revered elderly person who has a lot of life experiences. We often associate age and experience with wisdom. …Wisdom3 min readWisdom3 min read
