Choosing happiness in the face of suffering

The power of compassion in an unkind world

Mental hygiene for a happier life

A story of personal redemption

The human side of a Buddhist master

I recently read that kintsugi is a Japanese art form where broken pottery is fixed with a lacquer resin sprinkled with powdered gold. Once the broken potte

This last week has been deeply insightful for me. I heard from three different people about their stories of betrayal, anger, and all-consuming desire for revenge. One of my friends had been let down

How to identify love and attachment's differences

Yesterday I gave my daughter some chocolates. She quickly gobbled up a few and kept her favorite one for later. I asked her why she had kept her favorite one, and had she not particularly liked the fi

My new iPhone came in a beautiful box all nicely packed with all the accessories and the user guide.  It’s working well and once in a while when I have trouble figuring out something I imme

A few years ago, when I attended my first Vipassana meditation retreat, it felt like the worst imaginable situation. I had never ever shut my mouth or my mind for even 5 minutes; leave alone for the r

Life coach Shveitta Sharma tackles gossip in the office and social life

Some time ago at a cocktail, a gentleman came up to me and told me that he had heard about my Vipassana experience and he was contemplating on attending the 10 day retreat. I shared with him my experi

Editor's note: Shveitta is a life coach and a regular contributor to Buddhistdoor International. Her column is devoted to all that she has learnt about happiness. According to