Attachments And attachment is a bond that is created between the Self and its image with something /somebody else. They can be material, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual. As soon as such bond is fastened, the risk of suffering may or will appear because: Everything is transient and without our control for whatever reasons or Because, […]

The knots of suffering To be happy or even serene is not to be free from suffering, it is to suffer less. If we cannot transform the pain within ourselves, serenity would not be possible. Many people look for happiness outside themselves, but true happiness must come from inside of us. Our culture tells us […]

Is there a journey toward Awakening? “I have been meditating for 2 years with the group and alone at home every day. Also, I have been listening and read all Dharma talks. Where am I in the journey toward Awakening” asked the student. “ You are far away from it and also too close” I […]

The 4th Noble Truth (Reality): The Noble eightfold path 1st Noble Truth = Suffering” is an integral part of life. 2nd = 3 main causes of suffering (I want but don’t get, I am getting what I don’t want, and ignorance (illusions) ) 3rd = Extinction of suffering = Nirvana The 4th Noble Truth (Reality): […]