The distance between where we are and where we want to be is the degree to which we suffer. Meditation helps us develop the skill to notice the wanting mind and to let it go.

In addition to breath meditation while sitting, we can also use the other postures of the body for meditation: walking, standing and lying down. This allows us to be mindful all the time.

We can lessen our suffering by letting go of our mental anguish that accompanies all the negative emotions we experience. The calming result is experienced within minutes....no need to practice for years.

Wishing good health, happiness and peace to all beings is part of this practice. And feeling happy for someone who has met good fortune is the greatest source of untapped joy in the world.

Wanting, the fault finding mind, restlessness and worry, dullness and doubt about what to do are the stumbling blocks on the path to peace. Compassion and equanimity are 2 qualities that support us.

We are where we are in life due to past causes like habits. The Buddha gave us an eight step path that leads to the end our suffering. The path is putting in new causes for a happier effect.

Once we learn to remain mindful of the present moment for a length of time, letting go of the stumbling blocks and enhancing our joy by contentment with the present moment, blissful peace arises

What is refuge in the Buddha? What can we focus our mindfulness on? What do we cling to? What are spiritual qualities? What are the factors of Awakening? Here are the answers.