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In the Buddhist teachings, Wise Intention is one of what we call the path factors. Its the second factor on the Noble Eightfold Path. What is really important about Wise Intention is that that is something we... Read more
Starting the Path of Practice
In the spirit of this still being a relatively new year, I thought that I would talk about what are perhaps the most essential teachings of the Buddha: the beginning teachings. I was wondering, where do you start?
So I researched the way the Buddha tau... Read more
Finding Freedom Through Mindful Therapy with Lisa Kring
At InsightLA, we often talk about bringing our practice off the cushion and into our daily lives. Sometimes, that journey requires a more personal, one-on-one container to help us navigate life’s deeper challenges.
We are happy to highlight the work of... Read more
Loving-kindess is a Human Capacity
Metta, or loving-kindness, is a word that is a little clunky for us in English. We dont have a perfect word that points to what it really is. Translations for metta include goodwill, benevolence, universal love, or loving friendliness. Even though we do... Read more
The Mind is Naturally Luminous
Luminous, monks, is the mind. And it is defiled by incoming defilements.”
“Luminous, monks, is the mind. And it is freed from incoming defilements.”
- Pabhassara Sutta
When I first heard this concept of the mind being naturally luminous, I thought it... Read more
Practicing Goodwill in Difficult Times
With all the difficulty going on in the world in the last year, Ive frequently come to this place of feeling at a loss of what to do. Id like to discuss this sense of feeling at a loss as an opportunity to practice wise intention; to turn toward what is... Read more
How Generosity Opens the Heart
When we think about Buddhism, we often think about meditation—sitting, being mindful, contemplating. But that’s only part of the perspective. These teachings also have a lot to do with relationship: how we relate, how we manifest ourselves in the world,... Read more
Wise Intention in the New Year
If New Years resolutions are something youve struggled with, you’re in good company. At the beginning of a new year, many of us feel pressure to fix ourselves or do better. Pema Chödrön has a beautiful quote where she talks about self-improvement as a ... Read more
A Path to Freedom
Many of us want to move through life with greater ease and resilience, yet it can feel challenging—especially in a world full of uncertainty. Even if you’ve tried meditation or mindfulness, lasting peace can still feel elusive. The Buddha’s Four Noble T... Read more
Healing the Mind through Goodwill
If you feel stressed, mentally exhausted, or caught in patterns of self-criticism, you’re not alone. Many people come to meditation hoping to feel calmer or more grounded, only to find that their minds feel just as busy—sometimes even harsher—when they ... Read more