The Blessed One taught: “Attā hi attano nātho — oneself is indeed one’s own refuge.” The most elementary foundation of a person’s health rests upon regularity — eating, sleeping, waking, and attending to bodily elimination at consistent and proper times.…
The four requisites upon which human life depends — food, clothing, shelter, and medicine — are indispensable to existence. Yet even though these four are genuine necessities of life, they carry within them an inherent allure and desirability. This is…
Regularly reviewing the good deeds, you have performed is a form of rejoicing in your own merit (Anumodana). Is this practice correct according to spiritual principles? Yes, it is. The Lord Buddha himself set this example. On the day of…
Regarding the matter of the disease that is presently spreading — do not panic beyond what is warranted. Where it is necessary to follow the instructions of physicians, do so accordingly. “Do not be defiant toward the physician.” Beyond that,…
At this moment, while we remain uncertain about how the COVID situation will unfold, many find themselves unemployed. If you are out of work, you must persist in searching for a new job. In the meantime, you must carefully protect…
Through the diligent gathering of knowledge from numerous sources — applied to the best of his ability in caring for his own health and that of the community, with prevention as the foremost principle — I’ve arrived at the following…
When using our physical bodies to cultivate Perfections (Barami), we must treat them with great care. This means diligently maintaining good health and avoiding overexertion, whether in our professional careers or in our spiritual practices. In times of illness, do…
When irregularities in one’s health arise, one must not hasten to rely upon others as the first resort. One must begin by relying upon oneself. Train the mind to trace from the effect that has manifested back toward its originating…
It is true that life depends on the Four Requisites (food, clothing, shelter, and medicine). However, these requisites possess an inherent allure that can trigger desire and craving. Without mindful reflection, we easily fall into wanting more than is necessary.…
