The Causes of Happines

One way of understanding the dhamma is to realize that happiness is not a matter of accident or luck. We don’t have to perform rituals or offer up sacrifices as they assumed was necessary thousands of years ago or cross our fingers and hope for the best. Rather, a...

Mindfulness of Desire

Recognizing defeating desires and resisting their pull is a singular practice that can completely liberate the mind.

Contact as a Contemplation

When contemplating dependent co-arising, we are instructed to notice the feeling tone of any contact. Is it pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral? We can choose to respond with craving or aversion, creating more dukkha in the process, or respond with insight and...