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Wenceslas: the true story

Was Jesus, like the Buddha, a teacher of inner transformation?

Attention! Where to place it for happiness

Giving

What is karma, exactly?

Join me for a special, creative spring retreat in Greece

Do we make our spiritual journey alone? Buddhist Advice Column

Heartfelt thanks!

Self-esteem v self-acceptance

The one who lit the flame

Postcard from Yallingup

Disappointment: Four Buddhist insights

Buddha, Jesus, Einstein: Rebels in parallel?

The Tale of the Three Bowls

A rare opportunity for online teachings from my guru

Living with lamas

Thank you for feeding these children each day!

Is Buddhism therapy or spirituality? Buddhist Advice Column

Suffering from Political Traumatic Stress Disorder? Buddhist wisdom on how to step back.

How can you be self-confident if you have 'no self'?

Spring Renewal: Meditation and Creative Retreat in Greece, 13 - 19 April 2025

Tonglen: A Powerful Practice of Giving and Receiving

Buddhist Advice Column: Do we choose this life?

Picking up the pieces - new life and hope at Twala Trust

Why meditation ‘retreats’ should be banned

Why your life is so precious – in Buddha’s own words

Create more space in your life without changing what you do

Can suffering ever be useful?

Be better

Are Buddhists non-theists or atheists – and what’s the difference?

Yoga and The Art of Purring

What is it like being the companion of a global celebrity?

The Great Gatsby and The Dalai Lama’s Cat

The Dalai Lama’s Cat and The Out of Africa connection

Happiness, food and The Art of Purring

A visitation

The joy of meditating in nature

What do you think, dear reader?

Living with gratitude in a world of suffering

What is renunciation in Tibetan Buddhism?

Your compassion in helping mothers

The guru of joy

Coming home: the elephants of Panda Masuie

Buddhist Advice Column: Will I recognise my guru when we meet?

How to help our pets through death & the bardo

Thank you for helping keep us safe!

How can mediums speak to the dead if they are already reborn? And other intriguing questions ...

'Faith' v. 'confidence.' What do they mean to you, dear reader?

Why meditate? Six good reasons - and a life-changing one!

10 minute video update

Politicians you loathe: Buddhist wisdom on letting go

Wonders and revelations

News and heartfelt thanks from Twala!

Purify karma: the Four Opponent Powers

Postcard from Croatia

How we die: the Tibetan Buddhist view

Thank you for helping Noah stand up!

Buddhist Advice Column: Does karma ever ripen in the same lifetime?

What is Bodhichitta?

Guided video meditation: the blue coccoon

Living with the lamas

Kadiki, the elephant calf, Bodhi, the cheetah and a festival of glow worms

Thank you for supporting the elephants

Our most enduring source of optimism & resilience: our Buddha nature

Is it okay to scratch when you meditate?

Which book cover design do you like most?

Returning to the cushion: Five insights for 'lapsed' meditators

The muse of The Dalai Lama's Cat

Three benefits of 'obstacle blessings'

Thank you for supporting the nuns at Dongyu Gyatsal Ling!

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Free range or battery cage?

Must you be a doormat to practice compassion? A Buddhist view.

'The life you can save' by Prof. Peter Singer

The Dalai Lama's Cat on Substack turns two! My heartfelt thanks.

Do you meow mindfully, dear reader?

Buddha's 10 rules for non-harmful living

Thank you for rescuing us from an ocean of suffering

Listen to music like a Buddhist monk

A visit to my Godmother

Support for meditators - and elephant joy!

Why do we offer our most generous hospitality to the most harmful guests?

Buddhist Advice Column: Is there proof of karma?

A heartfelt "thank you" from Chitungwiza!

Palden and the shortcut to enlightenment

Passing the baton