The middle way
The middle way is like a perfectly tuned violin string – not so taut that it produces a shrill sound, but also not too lose so it can’t be played on.
A good meditation
When we reflect on the expectations we have of ourselves, we might notice that we often tend to set the bar pretty high.
The second arrow
The parable of the second arrow is a well-known Buddhist story about dealing with suffering more skilfully.
Touching the ground
We may feel we are a long way from being a Buddha, but the story of his enlightenment can be helpful for us in our mindfulness practice. It is said that, following years of being brought up in luxury, and then a choosing a life of asceticism, Siddhartha Gautama sat down under the Bodhi tree […]
Dignity
Do you know a person who embodies both dignity and humility? It could be someone you’ve met, or a well-known public figure, or even a historical or fictional person. They carry themselves well, don’t often look harried or put upon, but are also warm and approachable. If you can’t think of a particular person, perhaps […]