Tag: philosophy

  • What Drains Our Inner Power? | The Ravana Between Ram and Sita

    What Drains Our Inner Power? | The Ravana Between Ram and Sita

    Have you ever felt that you put in a lot of effort—but the result did not match what you hoped for? Or that your hard work did not bring the outcome you expected?  What helps us stay steady when life does not go as we expect? The Ramayana offers profound insights on how to live…

  • Who does your happiness depend on?

    Who does your happiness depend on?

    “In the last 24 hours, did you have an expectation of someone — a family member, colleague, employer, or client? Or perhaps you expected a situation to unfold in a certain way?” For most of us, the answer is yes. Yet, when we listen to the teachings of the spiritual masters, we hear again and…

  • When Someone Causes Us Pain | Angulimala and the Buddha

    When Someone Causes Us Pain | Angulimala and the Buddha

    Have you heard the story of Angulimala?Most likely yes. But have you heard what happened after he met the Buddha?Most likely not. We often dwell on the flaws of others—the pain they cause, the wrongs they do. But when they change, when they transform, we rarely speak of it.  Another question that arises from the…

  • Bouquets and Brickbats – Par for the Course

    Bouquets and Brickbats – Par for the Course

    Most of us grew up hearing reasons to do the right thing: It helps you. It helps others. That’s what a good human being does. We learn this best when our efforts are appreciated by people we look up to. But here’s what we rarely discuss: doing the right thing isn’t always met with applause.…

  • Conquering the World

    Conquering the World

    What do you think will make you happy?What is the goal you’re working towards in the hope that it will bring you peace? The story of the young monarch and his question to the sage holds a kind of wisdom that may speak to us too. The Monarch’s Visit A young monarch once sought the…

  • 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…