When spring comes, new leaves sprout

When spring comes, new leaves sprout

When spring comes, new leaves sprout. People meet and break up. Breaking up may not be your choice, but when you meet someone new,  you will live apart.  Breaking up gives you a chance to meet someone new. Breaking up is painful.  That’s because ...
Prayer for Blessing

Prayer for Blessing

When you open your eyes in the morning, say a prayer of gratitude for being alive: “I am alive.” If you go to a Buddhist temple, say, “Thank you, Buddha.” If you go to church, say, “Thank you, God.” If you don’t follow a religion, then thank your ancestors The harder...
Stuck in Your Thoughts

Stuck in Your Thoughts

Like a silkworm trapped in a cocoon of its own making, we are stuck in our own thoughts.  Illustration by MaseolPomnyun, Silkworm, Thoughts, Trapped, Wisdom...
Why Are You Suffering?

Why Are You Suffering?

“Why are you suffering?” When you are overly greedy, stubborn, or angry, you will suffer. Your misunderstandings or stupidity will also cause you to suffer. Ending suffering is simple. Put down your greed. Put down your argument. Recognize your own stupidity....