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The Hardest Thing about my Life
My life as a monk is the exact opposite of what I thought it would be.
The Ultimate Wealth
Is material wealth an obstacle on the spiritual path? And what is the ultimate wealth, if anything?
The Psychology of Money
What is the difference between being rich and being wealthy? Which one is more important?
Change
What does it take to change yourself or the other person?
Revenge
Can justice and revenge ever be used in the same sentence?
The Eight Stages of Anger
Anger remains the greatest test of one's spiritual evolution, patience and wisdom.
Black Lotus – The World’s Best Meditation App
Ready or Not Here I Come...
Just Right
It's a skill that can take a lifetime to master: to know when something is just right.
Shelly Singh : 12.05.77 – 12.07.20
With 100% devotion for me, she gave her heart, mind, and soul to the cause of Black Lotus.
Guru Purnima
What does a Guru disciple bond mean?
The Simple Truth
Like the rain settles dust particles, our awareness of the "self" reduces the expectations we have from the world.
Loss is Painful
While we may never completely eliminate pain from our lives, we can reduce it.
The Gates of Shambhala
If you let this moment slip away, it's lost forever. "Now" never comes back.
Building a Sense of Belonging
When you feel you don't belong, you feel sad, lonely and restless naturally.
Healing Through Forgiveness
You can't really move on in life unless you allow self-healing