How do we discover our true greatness and authentic self? Kahlil Gibran wrote: “They tell me: if you see a slave sleeping, do notwake him lest he be dreaming of freedom. I tell them: If you see a slavesleeping, wake him and explain to him freedom”. What Gibran was speaking of is not only aboutRead more
PARMJIT SINGH, PhD
If you want to be free from this world of suffering, first you must contemplate impermanence. —Torei These words speak of a timeless truth—that everything passes. Nothing stays the same forever. Impermanence is the way of life and nature. Everything that takes birth has to die one day. Similarly, it is important to understand andRead more
by Parmjit Singh, PhD We are often stuck with the idea that in order to be mindful we need to settle into certain kind of postures or do certain kind of rituals or go to certain kind of places. But the truth of the matter is different. Getting to know your own self is notRead more
Chewing rice is as spiritual as doing meditation? If you want to understand how form and formlessness interchange constantly, focus on chewing the rice. Shunryu Suzuki says that you can come to understand the very nature of your life through chewing the rice you just cooked. When rice disappears into your stomach, they lose theirRead more
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