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
Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings in Daily Life
Do you ever feel stuck in the same patterns of stress, dissatisfaction, or distraction, no matter how hard you try to change? Many of us do, and in this post, we’ll explore how the Buddha’s teachings offer practical tools to notice what’s happening in y... Read more
Starting Where We Are
“…there is not only overwhelm – there is also hope, and real access to clarity and a deeper sense of calm right in the midst of it all”
How are we to navigate all the noise and overwhelm of our world?
InsightLA teacher Paloma Cain and Ron Ames share t... Read more
Clearing the Heart for the New Year
Something I like to do as we head into the end of a year is spend some time in reflection. We do this practice of meditation as a spiritual path, developing our hearts and minds to try to be good people in the world. Cultivating the mind is important be... Read more
Cultivating Calm During the Holidays
One of my favorite teachers, Larry Yang, once talked about mindfulness by comparing the mind and body to a snow globe. In everyday life, he said, the activities of the mind are like the little filaments inside it. Whatever is occurring in our lives pull... Read more