Relating to Suicide from a Buddhist Perspective

Relating to Suicide from a Buddhist Perspective

Death and Dying

The difficult topic of suicide and the depression that often triggers it are complex issues. Biological, cultural, social, and psychological causes all conspire to spark these tragic events. How can we relate to suicide from a Buddhist perspective? Is there a way to...
Best Time for Lucid Dreaming

Best Time for Lucid Dreaming

Dream Yoga

People often ask me if there is a best time for lucid dreaming. There is, and it is in the morning hours. To most effectively learn lucid dreaming, it is important to understand and take advantage of our sleep cycles. There are times when it’s best not to disturb...
Holding Environment for Dying

Holding Environment for Dying

Death and Dying

There is a great deal we can do to help others as they die.  The best thing is to create a proper holding environment for dying. What is a Holding Environment? The idea of holding environments was created by the psychiatrist and pediatrician Donald Winnicott.  He used...
Meditation is Difficult Because Waking Up Hurts

Meditation is Difficult Because Waking Up Hurts

Meditation

Meditation is difficult because waking up hurts. And if we don’t understand why, we will run from the pain and abandon the path. There are countless people who have become spiritual dropouts, or who are lost in detours because they have not understood that hardship is...