Daily Life

Materialism seems like it should bring fulfillment, but it only ever brings more stress. To find true peace of mind, we need a holistic view based on compassion.

Examples illustrating the seven ways of knowing, and how to identify and apply them in our daily lives.

Dr. Berzin’s advice to Kalmyks on dealing with the massive changes in their lives resulting from the move from their traditional kibitkas (large ox carts with tents on them) to cities in standard flats.

Tips for overcoming anxiety, to live a more confident life.

Guidelines for dealing with the challenges of life.

An introduction to the Buddhist practices that help us deal with our problems.

A good heart – based on the ethics of love and compassion – is the key to achieving a happy life.

How to get started with meditation? For most people, with meditation focusing on the breath and then generating love.

Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II talks about the pressures of the tulku system, the differences between Buddhists in the West and his homeland of Spiti, and the importance of compassion.

Using Buddhist logic can help us to overcome failure and ensure success, by using a realistic strategy based on reason.