Buddhist teachings are rich, nuanced, and have evolved over more than 2,500 years, but at their core, they focus on understanding suffering, transforming the mind, and cultivating compassion and wisdom. Here’s a detailed overview: 1. The Four Noble Truths These are the foundation of all Buddhist thought: 2. The Noble Eightfold Path A practical guide… Read More The Four Noble Truths
When people say Buddhist meditation, they often mean one of two broad traditions: But in reality, Buddhist meditation is a rich family of practices, each tailored to different needs, personalities, and stages of the path. Let me give you a warm overview: 🌿 Core Forms of Buddhist Meditation 🧠 Neuroscience & Psychology of Buddhist Meditation 🌸… Read More Buddhist meditation
The Ego Self The ego self is the part of us most people are familiar with—it’s the “I” that interacts with the world. In psychological terms, the ego helps us form an identity and navigate daily life. Neuroscience points to areas like the default mode network in the brain (active when we think about ourselves and our place in… Read More Ego Self vs. Higher Self: Understanding the Difference
Tantra is a complex and multifaceted spiritual tradition that originates from India and has roots in both Hinduism and Buddhism. At its core, tantra is about transformation—using specific practices, rituals, and philosophical frameworks to expand consciousness, deepen self-awareness, and experience unity with the divine or the universe. Here’s a deeper breakdown: 1. Philosophical Aspect Tantra sees… Read More Tantra
The idea that human brains emit and receive ultra-low-frequency (ULF) electromagnetic waves, forming a global neural network connecting conscious minds, is a captivating and speculative concept. While this notion has been widely circulated on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, there is currently no peer-reviewed scientific evidence from Princeton University or any other reputable research… Read More Understanding Electromagnetic Waves and Brain Activity
Living in truth and integrity is deeply connected to the process of individuation you asked about earlier—it’s what happens when all the inner pieces begin to align, when who we are inside matches how we show up in the world. 🌱 Living in Truth To live in truth means to honor your authentic self rather… Read More Living in Truth
Individuation, a term Carl Jung emphasized, is essentially the process of becoming one’s true self—integrating the different parts of the psyche (the conscious, unconscious, shadow, persona, anima/animus) into a more whole and authentic identity. It’s not about becoming perfect; it’s about becoming real, rooted, and whole. 1. Greater Self-Understanding When someone goes through individuation, they begin to… Read More Greater Self-Understanding
Love may be universal, but the language of love, conflict, affection, and emotional safety? That’s shaped by culture, upbringing, and deeply ingrained psychological norms. Being in a relationship with someone from a different cultural background can open your heart and broaden your world. But it can also stir up confusion, miscommunication, or moments where your nervous system… Read More Understanding Different Cultures in Relationships: It’s Not Always Easy — But So Worth It
It means you’re sharing a space with someone who is building a private world inside a public one.A world governed not by logic or shared agreement, but by ritual, fear, and control. It means that their reality — their fears, their rules, their compulsions — quietly take up all the air in the room.And the people around them?They… Read More 💭 What Does It Mean When Someone You Live With:
When people enable abuse for their own gain, when they turn a blind eye to cruelty, or become complicit for the sake of money, inheritance, or convenience, they may feel powerful in the moment. But life has a strange and ancient rhythm — and karma moves within it like a silent tide. Karma Doesn’t Rush… Read More Trust the Unseen Justice
