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Nine Stages of Attaining Bliss
From a turbulent and restless mind to the calm-abiding mind, there are nine stages in Mahamudra meditation.
Nine States of Attention
To reach a state of deep absorption requires building your concentration. It's staged and measurable.
Six Principles of Meditation
Tilopa gave six short and profound instructions on meditation to his chief disciple. Every meditator should know them.
What do You Really Want?
We are caged by our desires. Why didn't the nightingale see the snare? Read the story.
How to Be at Peace
In the big scheme of things no matter how much you have, it'll still be negligible. Peace is contentment.
How to Apologize
An apology is genuine when you don't repeat your offense and when you offer no excuse.
Discovering Your Purpose In Life
If you don't stand for something in life, you end up falling for just about anything.
What’s Your Excuse?
All other things being equal, there is a fundamental difference between those who succeed and those who don't.
What are You Made of?
If we keep holding on, it keeps getting heavier, and, once the burden is beyond bear, it makes us weak and vulnerable.
Eat Early to Lose Weight
Drinking pure water at the right time before and after your meals is an easy way of losing weight.
How to Forgive
Forgiveness is letting go, it's a gift. It is as much about the recipient as the giver.
A Moral Dilemma
Can you lead your life in absolute black or white? Probably not. But you can have your principles.
It’s Not Your Fault
A lump of clay may be outstanding in its own right, but, ultimately it's the potter who shapes it.
Using Attention to Get Over Hurt
Learn the art of directing your attention from hurtful and negative thoughts to happy and positive ones.
How to Get Over Hurt
When you discover your inner sanctuary, you become like the gentle stream. You keep moving.
