In this talk, JD Lloyd takes a closer look at the familiar definition of mindfulness—“paying attention, in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, without judgment”—and explores what these simple words can reveal about how we live. From the... 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
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
Friendship as the Path
For a long time before I started practicing, I thought of Buddhism as something solitary—almost a practice of isolation. I imagined Buddhist practice as something you do alone in a cave: you meditate, you withdraw. It didn’t feel like it had anything to... Read more