Buddhist Teachings for Everyday Living
Alice in Buddhaland
Lewis Carroll's Alice in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, is more like us than we think. Her story is actually quite Buddhist. Throughout her adventure, she learns valuable life lessons and is challenged to view the world differently, much in the same way the Buddhist path does. So today, I invite you to go on a little adventure with me as we explore the Buddhist lessons in Alice in Wonderland.
What Your Perceptions Are Really Telling You
Think about something that disturbed you. Maybe it was a critical comment, an unexpected change, a person who gets under your skin. Our typical impulse is to analyze the situation. What happened? Who's to blame? How do I fix it? But Buddhism suggests turning the gaze around. What story did you tell yourself? What did you assume? What does your reaction reveal about you?