We can carefully investigate what actions of body, speech and mind result in minds of happiness or unhappiness. And this will prompt the wish to reduce and eliminate those minds, such as anger or attachment, that result in suffering.

Started the buddhistyou posts on Bluesky one year ago. Much love to all of you...

Wheel of Time, Wheel of Peace The Kalachakra empowerment was at the heart of the Global Peace Prayer Festival that just wrapped up in Bhutan. Andrea Miller explores the deep meaning of the Kalachakra.

Good story about a Kalachakra empowerment recently held in Bhutan. It includes a very clear explanation of tantric practice, which is often misunderstood. Any thoughts from fellow tantric practitioners? My primary tantric practice is that of Buddha Heruka.

YouTube video by Danny Bull Hidden Tibetan Buddhist Monastery | Our World: Return to Zanskar | BBC Full Documentary

For your weekend viewing pleasure: "Our World: Return to Zanskar." The documentary follows two travelers who are returning after 30 years to this region lost in time. It looks at the unique Buddhist culture of Zanskar and how the locals are dealing with change.

What are blessings? - Buddhism in Daily Life Everyone is blessed Anyone can receive blessings any time. We just have to believe in, or tune into, or even actually mix with, the fount of blessings, however we may construe it, and blessings will a...

Got blessings? You know – those times when our mind shifts from a negative to positive state, from disturbed to peaceful, etc. According to Buddhist view, we’re tuning into the inspiration of holy beings who bestow them. Luna Kadampa explains…

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Loving-Kindness Meditation for All Beings & All Bodies Metta meditation is healing and heart-opening. Arisika Razak leads us through the practice.

The mind of love is the way to heal our broken world, & the process begins with each of us. Meditating on metta (lovingkindness) has tremendous benefits for our self & others. It embodies the Buddhist view that hatred can only be conquered by cherishing others. Arisika Razak explains the practice.

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Don’t believe everything you see: why Buddhist scepticism is vital in the age of generative AI | Bertin Huynh Because our senses are so limited and the nature of all things so transient, what we know to be objective reality is a momentary snapshot of the whole picture

For Buddhists, things may not always seem what they are – particularly for those who are familiar with & meditate on emptiness. Indeed, freedom from suffering is directly linked to a direct realization of emptiness. This story looks at how skepticism is valuable in our age of questionable AI.

YouTube video by Study Buddhism Everyone Has Been Your Mother: Buddhist Teachings on Compassion | Venerable Steve Carlier

What’s your connection with other living beings? If we have taken countless rebirths, we have had countless mothers. Where are they today? They are all the living beings in our world. We exist in a web of connectedness with all…

Monks test out new a chatbot that is based on Buddhist scripture | Honolulu Star-Advertiser TOKYO >> The wisdom of the Buddha may one day be in the palm of your hand, with a BuddhaBot icon on your phone nestled between the latest mobile game and a dating app.

More on BuddhaBot, which I first shared in May. Call me old fashioned, but am I the only one who finds this a bit disconcerting. Perhaps it’s my skepticism of the information AI often serves up. What do you think?

YouTube video by Buddha Motivation 4 Steps to Let Go of Attachments

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The life-changing advice monks gave to Leonard Cohen For a brief period, Leonard Cohen was a practising Buddhist monk, therein the folk musician and poet was given a profound piece of advice that changed his life.

“Lighten up!” That’s the view/mantra that the late singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen embraced after his experience as a Buddhist monk living at a Zen monastery in California.

Turning Fear of Aging Into Wisdom Podcast Episode · Living Clarity · 11/10/2025 · 19m

Every day, every hour, every moment, our mind & attitude shape our experience. We can change it all by changing our mind. For example, we mentally deny aging & what it holds – even though the moment we’re born, death is the endgame. Gen Devi discusses the wisdom beyond fear.

Buddhistdoor View: Rethinking COP30 – Urgency, Responsibility, and Belonging Amid Climate Crisis - Buddhistdoor Global COP30 in the Amazon is more than a climate summit—it’s a moral awakening, asking if we ready to recognize that we belong to nature not apart from it

Buddhist view and a paradigm shift to address global climate change: the crisis is not just an environmental or political failure, it is a moral and spiritual one.

Happy Saturday!

YouTube video by Tim Ferriss 10 Minutes to Melt Away Stress — Guided Meditation with Zen Master Henry Shukman

What expectations do we have for our meditations? Many think meditation is all about the absence of thought, when it’s actually about quieting the mind and/or focusing on a positive object so that our natural peaceful mind can arise. Enjoy this guided meditation with Henry Shukman.

Buddhist spirituality could transform modern mental health care, study finds A new study from an expert at The University of Manchester has found that ancient Buddhist wisdom could help address growing social and emotional challenges created by modern life and the pressures of...

A new study from a psychologist at the University of Manchester suggests that Buddhist wisdom could be employed to help address modern social and emotional challenges – both on individual and societal levels.

What do you want from relationships? Podcast Episode · Living Clarity · 11/03/2025 · 22m

Life is about relationships, but how do they lead to a happier mind? Happiness arises from virtuous minds, like love, compassion, kindness, etc. And when we generate them, we relate to others in meaningful ways that result in true happiness. We learn to cherish others. Kadam Morten explains…

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We often feel that external conditions and circumstances determine our happiness. But in actuality, the mind is the source of our happiness and suffering. And we have the opportunity to cultivate greater happiness and peace. Enjoy a guided meditation with Ven. Thubten Chodron.

YouTube video by johnlennon INSTANT KARMA! (WE ALL SHINE ON). (Ultimate Mix, 2020) - Lennon/Ono with The Plastic Ono Band

Remembering John Lennon on this Sunday…so let’s tune in to “Instant Karma.” And remember that our actions of body, speech or mind, positive and negative, give rise to corresponding results.

Shantideva said: “All the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy.” Cherishing others is the ultimate win-win. The mind that cherishes all living beings protects oneself and others from suffering, brings pure happiness, and fulfills the wishes of oneself and others.

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia promote Buddhist harmony for peace, sustainable development Vietnam values and stands ready to promote religious cooperation—including Buddhist exchanges—as an important channel of people-to-people diplomacy that contributes to solidarity, friendship, mutual u...

An international meeting to promote peace and sustainability? Yup, it took place in Southeast Asia: the third Cambodia – Laos – Vietnam Buddhist Summit held in Phnom Penh earlier this week, focusing promotion of Buddhist harmony to advance these aspirations.

YouTube video by The Modern Buddhism Podcast HOW MEDITATION HELPED ME SUCCEED

Many regard meditation solely as a way to chill, to quiet the mind. But meditation and integrating Buddhist view and realizations in daily life can have other profound benefits. Entrepreneur and author Len Foley discusses insights on the difference it has made.

Jack Kerouac At The Dawn Of Convert Buddhism In The West A little incense and a brief chant in memory of Jack Kerouac. Gratitude for what he offered, his insight, and his passion.

56 years ago last week, Jack Kerouac—the great writer & beat icon who introduced many to Buddhism in the US in the 1950s—died. I recently reread “On the Road” (3rd or 4th time) and it still resonates, an energetic and timeless journey packed with Buddhist themes.