A personal reflection on how devas became a meaningful and grounding part of Buddhist practice through sutta stories, merit dedication, and everyday mindfulness. Discover a gentle, non-mystical perspective on relating to devas as spiritual companions who support the path towards awakening.
What happens when you follow the Singapore path, tick the right boxes, and still feel like something is missing?
In this episode, Cheryl speaks with Venerable Damcho on her unexpected path into Buddhism, from heartbreak and anxiety in university, to meditation, retreats, ordination, and discovering a kind of happiness that did not depend on external success.
Be mindful of the underlying metaphors that shape your view of relationships. Relationships are not transactions to be balanced out, but collaborative artworks that are infinitely deep. Give selflessly with no expectation of return. Ironically, this is also how you are rewarded with beautiful and deep connections.
A heartfelt reflection on a Plum Village retreat, revealing how mindfulness can be gently woven into everyday moments to cultivate presence, compassion, and inner refuge.
Through embracing emotions and deepening connections, the experience offers practical insights for living with greater love, understanding, and peace beyond the retreat.
True change begins when we understand the hidden rewards behind unskillful patterns and gently stop feeding them. Through personal reflections and Theravāda teachings, this article explores honesty, mindfulness, and the courage to examine the mind’s deeper motivations.
A heartfelt reflection on dharmic parenting, where sleepless nights become real-time practice in patience, metta, and letting go. Discover how raising a child can deepen selflessness, strengthen relationships, and transform everyday family life into living Dhamma.
