Generosity Brings Happiness

Generosity Brings Happiness

“Generosity brings happiness at every stage of its expression. We experience joy in forming the intention to be generous. We experience joy in the actual act of giving something. And we experience joy in remembering the fact that we have given.” — The...
Day 50 Zoom Check In

Day 50 Zoom Check In

Tonight’s zoom check in call is about generosity or giving (dana). We practice generosity, giving away material possessions, as a strategy for learning to let go. Generosity is our theme for Days 51-60. Giving leads to light-heartedness and peace of mind. Join us this...
Fourfold Effort

Fourfold Effort

Taking good care of ourselves and others involves knowing where we are putting our energy and seeing clearly—mindfully observing—the results of our efforts. We will then start to understand how to use energy to effect wise results. The perfection of energy (viriya...
The Effort of Removing Weeds

The Effort of Removing Weeds

In a previous post we defined effort or energy as ‘a mind that is delighting in virtue/goodness.’ Effort is also an undertaking to actively reduce non-virtuous or unwholesome mental factors. A beautiful illustration of this practice is given in the story...
Guided Meditation: Energy

Guided Meditation: Energy

The perfection of energy is a mind that delights in goodness. Goodness or Virtue refers to states of mind that lead towards openness and ease such as wisdom, compassion, and all the other paramis (perfections) — determination, lovingkindness, truthfulness, composure,...