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“From here, the story starts

From here, peace emerges

From the laugh of every child

From the eyes of every wounded

From the fruit of every tree

From the breeze of every wind

Who among us does not love peace?!

Who does not want to see peace all over the land and skies?”…

In times of darkness, more people will come together first to commiserate, and then to heed a call to action. It is imperative, as Einstein informs us, not to find solutions using the same logic and systems that define the problems. Therefore, as Samaria Spiritual Warriors, we are obligated to do the inner work of self-transformation…

What feels, at times like these, so solid, stuck, and hyperreal, is in fact like a dream. Everything seems so solid and real, yet closer inspection shows us, “it ain’t so, Joe.” ‘Us and them’ way of thinking arises out of misunderstanding who we are. When we begin to appreciate this, walls and silos of the ego break down. As the ego is…

TODAY is Diwali

Diwali is a major religious festival that symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and is one of India's biggest holidays.

To all who observe this holiday we wish a…

When people allow you to know about their pain and talk about it, take your shoes off. It’s a holy place.

Be humble, be kind when someone shows you vulnerability.

- Amani Albair

Art by Sandra…

I’ve always longed to find myself in a place where neither noise nor drama exists. I’ve often imagined creating a space of my own, where silence and peace are the only things that truly matter.

Over time, I’ve built my own sanctuary of unbothered happiness—away from people, far from noise and drama. In doing so, I’ve realized that I need to step up,…

Shouting at others does not make our life quieter.

Speaking ill of others does not make people speak well of us.

And hurting others does not heal us.

The way that cutting someone else’s flowers

or depriving them of water

or shutting them in the dark

will not make ours grow.

We cannot expect…

'When our grief cannot be spoken, it falls into the shadow and arises as symptoms. So many of us are depressed, anxious, and lonely. We struggle with addictions and find ourselves moving at a breathless pace, trying to keep up with the machinery of culture.

Grief is subversive, undermining the quiet agreement to behave and be…

People often ask, “how can I be more compassionate?” This is not an easy question. From an eastern perspective, especially Buddhist, one follows the six perfections. Reflect on them daily and work towards them every day. Generosity or giving, physical and psychological support, including a smile. Being true to oneself, being honest,…

"There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live."

- H.H. The 14th Dalai…

Practicing forgiveness lightens our load. It is not a matter of right or wrong. Simply acknowledge the trauma associated with our hurts, and release them. You have to try many times before you get some traction. Usually forgiveness is a solo activity. It is not placing blame. It doesn’t mean that the other person is “right” and we are…

What about this theory. The fear of not being enough. The fear of being 'too much', are exactly the same fear. The fear of being you.

Nayyirah Waheed

Photography Vintage…

Change is the natural way of things. That is why monks and nuns turn over their tea cup after drinking their tea. They don’t know which will come first, the next tea or the next life. Death is like tossing out a worn-out pair of clothes. When our body wears out, we take a new one. We reincarnate. Advanced practitioners actually…

That luminous part of you that exists beyond personality–your soul, if you will–is as bright and shining as any that has ever been....Clear away everything that keeps you separate from this secret luminous place. Believe it exists, come to know it better, nurture it, share its fruits tirelessly.…

Our life is short. Before we know it, we have moved on to a new life. That is why Buddhist monks and nuns turn their tea cup over after a meal. We don’t know which will come first, the next cup of tea, or the next life! Panic is not necessary. It can be a pause to celebrate the time we have in this life, and direct it towards meaning.…

Strange face, with your eyes

So pale and sincere

Underneath you know well

You have nothing to fear

For the dreams that came to you when so young

Told of a life

Where spring is sprung

You would seem so frail

In the cold of the night

When the armies of emotion…

.. Lúghnasadh celebrates the fruition of the year’s work. Most of the food that could last the winter has been stored, and people are preparing for Autumn and Winter to settle in. Lúghnasadh / Lúnasa is a time to enjoy the fruits of the summer, the harvest, the sun in her glory and the bounty. It is a time to rejoice with gratitude at the hard work. To embrace in the moment the abundance that life has to offer.

Letting in the Harvest at Lúnasa symbolizes the letting in of life, of eros,…

"Grief is a wound that needs attention in order to heal. To work through and complete grief means to face our feelings openly and honestly, to express or release our feeling fully, and to tolerate and accept our feelings for however long it takes for the wound to heal. We fear that once acknowledged, grief will bowl us over. The truth…

"There is a mystery about rivers that draws us to them, for they rise from hidden places and travel by routes that are not always tomorrow where they might be today. Unlike a lake or sea, a river has a destination and there is something about the certainty with which it travels that makes it very soothing, particularly for those who've lost…

Tibetans and well-wishers from Switzerland and neighboring countries welcome HHDL during his brief stopover in Zurich, Switzerland on June 22, 2024, before he continues his journey to New York.