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What light does spiritual wisdom throw on the challenges of our day to day lives? How does traditional wisdom help us deal with difficult emotions and difficult situations in life? How can we move from intellectual understanding of philosophical ideas and religious beliefs, to a lived reality that makes our lives more wholesome and nurtures our search for meaning.

  • This Being Good in a Bad World

    This Being Good in a Bad World

    Have you ever been told: Often, we know what the right thing to do is — but we hesitate. Social pressures, financial constraints, or personal struggles hold us back. At such times, the parable of the parrot in the forest fire offers a powerful reminder. The Forest Fire In the Jataka tales, there is a…

  • King Janak’s Dream

    King Janak’s Dream

    Have you ever felt confused by the different sides of life? “Am I someone who can shape my future — or am I just pushed around by what life brings?” “Am I kind and caring — or do I become selfish when I feel threatened?” “Am I strong enough to stay calm during ups and…

  • The Markers of Success: Power, Praise, Influence

    The Markers of Success: Power, Praise, Influence

    How do we measure success in life?By the praise we receive?The wealth we accumulate?The influence we hold with those in power? Let’s pause—and consider how the true teachers of wisdom see these markers of success.  Who Was Sain Mian Mir? In times when divisions run deep and places of worship become battlegrounds, the life of…

  • The Parrot’s Question to the Sage

    The Parrot’s Question to the Sage

    Are there problems that are making you lose your peace of mind? Do you sometimes long to be free of your burdens? The tale of a parrot and a sage might hold a key to understanding our own struggles.  The Parrot’s Question A rich merchant once owned a parrot. It lived in a beautiful cage…

  • Begumpura: The City Of No Sorrow

    Begumpura: The City Of No Sorrow

    What kind of a city do you live in? Would your friends describe it the same way?  It’s not unusual for the same city to be described in completely different ways: “Full of action” “Paradise on earth” “Too polluted to breathe” “A place where no one can be trusted“ Life is like that. The same…

  • Years of darkness can disappear in an instant

    Years of darkness can disappear in an instant

    Have you ever tried to change a deeply ingrained habit — only to find yourself slipping back into old patterns, again and again? The path of self-realization can feel much the same — long, messy, and uncertain. We try, we stumble, and sometimes we wonder if real transformation is even possible. In those moments, this…

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