A thread through the journal
20 stories
Phra Buddha Dhammakaya Thep Mongkol: A Beacon of Serenity and Spirituality A Monument of Peace Perched majestically atop the hill at Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen in Bangkok, Phra Buddha Dhammakaya Thep Mongkol stands as a…
Read the storyUnsatisfactoriness and Non-Self are the core entities of Buddhist teachings. The five Khandhas (aggregates) are the source of our state of mind. Therefore, to reach peace of mind, we must acknowledge that the stories we…
Read the storyMindfulness in everyday life is the concept I wanted to master. Living in Thailand for more than three years, I noticed some profound differences in how people perceive moral values. Not as much as that they are…
Read the storyRegrets are one of the heaviest burdens that we can put to ourselves. Often, we cannot find a way to avoid them. If we did something in the past that is proven to be wrong, we could not forgive ourselves for doing so.…
Read the storyThere was a lot to learn on my mindfulness journey... Quickly I learned that you must have a scooter to get around here. Everyone has one, men and woman, young and old. No one is walking here. The motorcycles here are a…
Read the storyMy first mindfulness meditation retreat was a life-changing event for me. Some years ago, I was just started to learn about mindfulness meditation. I was visiting one monthly group practice, and I was reading books. At…
Read the storyhich I wanted to show you Phuket Island with a different view or angle. I think that many people regard Phuket only as a center of noisy tourism and not much more. Maybe this story will convince you to look different on…
Read the storySo, what was that most influenced my decision to change my life? As I wrote in the previous post, “My mindfulness journey,” my business started in one moment to overwhelmed me, and I felt like I cannot continue like…
Read the storyI think it is now the right time to tell the story of my mindfulness journey. Growing up in Serbia in the second half of the 20th century seemed to be a perfect way to spend your youth. It appeared to be sure that…
Read the storyIt is always the question how to apply Mindfulness meditation in everyday life. Some of the well-described benefits are made through improvements to your well-being, increasing your chances of leading a satisfied life. By focusing on the here and now, you are accepting that the past is gone, and future is yet to come and is unknown to us. Remember, this does not mean you shouldn’t plan for the future, or that you shouldn’t learn from the past. It only means that you should work on the things that you can influence and that you should accept those that you cannot. Read more...
Read the storyWorry and responsibility are two very different emotions. Keeping the right measure of both helps us gain our peace of mind and also help us be as productive in everyday life as we can be. Maybe sometimes you have worried yourself to much, and feel emotional, even physical exhaustion. If you have, it is time to find ways to manage your worry and anxiety before it harms you. Read more...
Read the storyThis rule of life is truly the core of Buddhist way of life, and one that ensure your inner peace. When you live like this, you can achieve more with less. You can focus on important things in your life. People today are often too much dedicated maintaining and improving their material wealth, forgetting that this is not the only important quality of life. Read more...
Read the storyI have had the opportunity, while I was in Suan Mokkh meditation retreat in Chaiya, Thailand, to try different types of meditative practice (like Yoga, Taiji or Qigong). This group that I particularly like, can be called “Meditation in motion”, as described in my new book. Every morning we had one of these practices, and I must say that I feel that beginning the day in mindful motion, your whole day is developing in much more positive fashion. Read more...
Read the storyWe all want to have prosperous and happy life. But what is really happiness and what it means to each individual still is a mystery for most of us. In Eastern philosophy there is a term Nibbana (in Pali language) or Nirvana (in Sanskrit) that describes the highest point of happiness or satisfaction. You do not need to die to achieve it... Read more...
Read the storyWhen you are visiting foreign country, never forget that your hosts are PEOPLE with their lives, happy and sad moments, dreams, and ambitions. Always, but ALWAYS in every situation, treat them and their country with respect. This attitude has always ensured me an unforgettable experience of visiting foreign country and interacting with people from which you can always learn something. Every new experience enriches you, makes you more fulfilled and tolerant for many different cultures, customs, religions, and understanding of life. It ultimately helps you in finding inner peace. Read more...
Read the storyWhen we hear the word "research" or "examination", we immediately have an association of strictly cerebral activity, as with scientific work. But in the sphere of meditation, research does not mean discovering the right answer, as when solving mathematical tasks, and at the end of the book we have solutions. In fact, we are exploring the nature of reality and what is important is that we are curious and interested in what the truth is about this reality. And we find it not through thinking, cognition, but through direct experience, which is deeper than that cognition process. Read more...
Read the storyIn order to shape the mind, it is necessary to develop a whole range of skills that lead us to the calmness of mind, focus and clear vision of what is happening in our lives. This allows us to act so that we do not inflict pain on ourselves or on others. This process is called bhāvan on Pali language, a word that we translate as meditation. A much more precise translation would actually be "living" or "existence". So, when we meditate, "we are", in the full sense of the word, because we are aware, present and witness to our own lives. Read more...
Read the storyIn my new book I am presenting my view on how to set your mind and body for dealing with anxiety, stress, and personal loss and how to improve your mental health through benefits of mindfulness meditation. This book’s goal is to help you to create your inner peace and to make your life better. Read more...
Read the storyI would like to recommend you these five books that profoundly changed my life. I hope that they will motivate you to pursue your goals and dreams, to being more productive, improving your health and fitness. Books should inspire you to constantly improve yourself to be the best that you can be. Read more...
Read the storyMindfulness meditation is a powerful ancient technique that has been used for years particularly to reduce stress, anxiety, depression and achieve inner peace. It has also been used to relieve pain and treat certain illnesses. I have practiced Meditation for some years, and when I move from Europe to Thailand, I have continued to maintain that practice. With great joy, I discovered it was only 150 Miles from my current residence is one of the most famous meditation centers in Thailand. Of course, I have decided I have to try... Read more...
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