What Buddhism May Cost You Before It Frees You
Becoming a Buddhist is not just about peace and calm. It often begins with discomfort, honesty and the loss of old certainties.
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A Cup Half Held: What My Almost-Lover Taught Me About Letting Go
Situationships can wound more deeply than breakups, leaving a quiet grief with no clear beginning or ending to mourn.
Through the Dhamma lens, the author reflects on how craving and clinging prolong suffering, and how clarity and letting go gently restore the heart.
My Sister Tried to Convert My Dying Mother. This Is How I Stayed Steady
A lifelong Buddhist mother’s final days were unsettled by interfaith tension, stirring fear and confusion within the family. Through calm presence, monastic guidance, and compassion, this story reflects how true faith rests in a lifetime of practice and a peaceful heart.
Search for peace – Way back to the Dhamma
Torn between faith and reason, Georgia sought solace in an Abrahamic tradition but found its foundations hard to reconcile with her questioning mind. Returning to Buddhism, she rediscovered clarity through mindfulness, wise guidance, and a gentler path towards peace.
The Missing Piece Wasn’t Another Meditation App. It Was Community.
A chance Eventbrite link led a sceptical meditator from secular mindfulness apps to DAYWA, a young Buddhist community. There, the Dhamma and spiritual friendship transformed meditation from a stress-relief tool into a meaningful path.
(500) Days of Meditation
A streak can motivate but shouldn’t trap you; the practice is bigger than the numbers.
The Day I Stopped Being Ashamed of Being Buddhist in a Mission School
Misconceptions about Buddhism left me embarrassed, especially when questioned by others. Eventually, this discomfort inspired me to study deeper and proudly embrace my beliefs.
‘Let’s break up’: Finding Peace After Being Dumped
Heal emotionally with Buddhist practices post-breakup. Learn to embrace impermanence and find clarity through personal reflection.
From Swiping to Self-Knowing: My Dhamma Online Dating Diary
Through reflecting on four years of online dating marked by ghosting, doubt, and unmet hopes with the guidance of the Dhamma, Anon finds clarity, learns to let go of expectations to suffer less and live better.
Shifting Gears: How to Heal After a Breakup
Struggling after a breakup? Heal with mindfulness, self-compassion, and Buddhist wisdom for lasting peace.
