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give up to grow up: the quality of renunciation

May 11, 2019January 17, 2021Hermitage meditation

What is it to renounce? And why is it so important – what is the place of renunciation among the qualities to be developed in someone working on themselves? Part 1: Everyday Renunciation While most people can see and understand that […]Continue reading

the source of right and wrong – the correct practice of sila

May 3, 2019January 17, 2021Hermitage meditation

Not to do any evil, to cultivate good, to purify one’s mind: This is the teaching of the Buddha. It sounds so simple: not to do any wrong, and to grow the good in oneself. That’s it. And in one […]Continue reading

on dana: perfecting the art of giving

April 10, 2019January 17, 2021Hermitage meditation

An act of pure generosity is surprisingly rare, and not as “easy” as one might think

three ways to be more honest with yourself

March 25, 2019January 17, 2021Hermitage meditation

Honesty is one of the most basic and essential qualities that we look for in others. A liar and hypocrite is someone we can never trust – and if we cannot trust someone, what kind of relationship can we have […]Continue reading

the philosophy of an acrobat

January 11, 2019January 17, 2021Hermitage meditation

Proper self love, or self-care, is not about treating yourself to a massage, or your daily fancy coffee.