In today’s climate of division and polarization, terms like extremism, radicalism, and ideological purity circulate with growing intensity. The pressure to think, speak, and act in the “right” way has never felt stronger. For some, this culminates in tragic extremes: suicide or martyrdom, often framed through a religious or
We often celebrate birth as a joyous milestone, a moment of arrival adorned with smiles and congratulations. But beneath the surface of this widely cherished event lies a profound, often ignored struggle—a traumatic journey from conception to entering the world. Compared to the trials of life, even death, the
These whispers at the threshold of experience mark not a beginning, but a shift in perception—an invitation to dismantle the edifice of constructed reality. It is a call to witness the subtle dance of conditions that masquerade as a fixed self and a solid world. These appearances, however vivid,
The Buddha’s teaching of the Middle Path was never meant to be just a rule about avoiding excess. At its core, it’s a powerful and practical invitation: to live with clarity, presence, and balance. Through the lens of Lokottara Dhamma—the transcendent aspect of the Buddha’s teaching—
As we stand at the edge of a technological transformation led by Artificial Intelligence, I often find myself reflecting not on what machines can do, but what we’ve come to believe intelligence truly is. Over time, we’ve gradually shifted our idea of intelligence and progress toward what can
I grew up in Sri Lanka with Buddhist parents who took a relaxed approach to my spiritual path. We visited the temple regularly, but faith wasn’t something we talked about much at home. I enjoyed the Buddhist stories, especially the Jātaka tales, though their literal interpretations often left me
Once upon a time, on a radiant island called Isla Lumina, there stood a place known as the House of Echoes. It was home to six unusual friends: Caedra, a painter seagull; Elun, a musician hedgehog; Nythra, a botanist snake; Varek, a culinary tiger; Thalos, a sculptor tortoise; and Kioren,
I incline myself toward the understanding that there are no fixed entities - only aggregations. Having realized that I am free from the bounds that keep others tied to a mental sense of self, I recognize my freedom. I seek the wisdom of knowing this truth fully, so that I