Inner Game: How to pursue emotional growth
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What is a Near Enemy?
The concept of the “near enemy” in Buddhism is a fascinating and insightful aspect of Buddhist philosophy that delves into the subtle nuances of human emotions and states of mind. This concept helps to differentiate between genuine wholesome mental states and their seemingly similar, but ultimately unwholesome, counterparts. Understanding the near enemies is crucial for…
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Emotional Support Bot helps you with personal growth
Welcome to a space where your quest for personal growth meets an ally. We are pleased to introduce our custom AI chatbot, designed to assist you on your journey of emotional development and self-discovery. This AI companion isn’t a heartless robot — it’s a mindful creation, intended to nurture your journey towards inner peace and…
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Transcending Challenge and Difficulty: A Guide to Personal Growth
The Art of Embracing Difficulty Life is a series of challenges, some more daunting than others. While the instinctual reaction may be to avoid difficulty, there is a counterintuitive truth to consider: challenge and difficulty are good for us. They serve as the crucible in which our character is formed and our skills are honed.…
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What is Basic Goodness?
The concept of Basic Goodness is a fundamental principle in Shambhala Buddhism. It refers to the inherent and primordial nature of human beings, which is seen as pure, awake, and compassionate. This intrinsic nature is not something that needs to be improved or developed; rather, it is always present and can be discovered through meditation…
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50 Stoic Quotes from Epictetus
Epictetus (circa 50 AD – 135 AD) was a Greek Stoic philosopher born into slavery in Hierapolis, Phrygia, present-day Turkey. Despite his early life in bondage, he studied Stoic philosophy, which shaped his later teachings — including these Stoic quotes. His teachings emphasized philosophy as a way of life, personal responsibility, and self-discipline. Epictetus’s influence…
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Longing for sacredness
In the Shambhala tradition, the spiritual warrior feels a kind of perennial sadness known as longing — a deep desire for the feeling of sacredness. Feeling sadness and joy at the same time is the goal — “like sweet-and-sour pork” said Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, or saudade in Brazil. The recognition of this sadness in all…
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What is Shambhala Buddhism?
Shambhala Buddhism is a modern spiritual tradition that blends the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism with principles of mindfulness, meditation, and creating an enlightened society. It was introduced in the West by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist teacher, in the early 1970s. The word “Shambhala” comes from ancient Indian and Tibetan texts and refers to…
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Life is short
Life is short; life moves pretty fast. You could miss it. Savor the moment — for the moment is all we have. The past is the past — it is gone and cannot ever be relived. The future is yet to come — we cannot access it in this moment. Thus, now is all we…
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What is your inner game?
Your inner game is the mental conversation you’re always having with yourself. That voice you hear inside your own mind isn’t God, it isn’t psychosis, and it isn’t anything to afraid of. It’s just you — your authentic self. There are many forces in life that will try to pry you from your authentic internal…
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