I encountered this term while studying the Buddhist’s teachings. I feel it is an important concept to understand. What does taking refuge mean? In the Buddhist tradition it means to commit oneself sincerely to one’s teacher, his teachings (and practices) and the community of fellow seekers. They tell us the benefits of doing so are [...]

There seems to be confusion among spiritual seekers about what the spiritual path is all about. So let us get back to basics. The purpose of the spiritual path is liberation. All of humanity is striving for freedom from fear and suffering for themselves and others. They strive to improve their material, social, political, economic [...]

One of the advantages of a move is the new perspective it gives. I am beginning to see things from a different angle now that I’m here in Olympia, Washington. It was not possible in Sacramento nor in Reno, as the old influences were all around me. But now, in this new place, the atmosphere [...]