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Mindfulness & Buddhist Psychology

Mindfulness is often sold as a simple tool for stress reduction, but its true power lies in liberation. It is the radical practice of seeing things as they are, not as we fear them to be. This collection of articles explores the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern psychology.

We delve into core Buddhist concepts—like impermanence, non-attachment, and the nature of suffering—and apply them to the gritty reality of modern life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, trying to quiet a harsh inner critic, or seeking to dismantle the “Performance of Self” (the ego), these resources offer a path toward greater clarity, compassion, and inner peace.

If you are interested in integrating these timeless practices into your mental health journey, learn more about our Buddhist Psychology & Mindfulness-Based Therapy services.

A river flowing through a forest, representing the fluid nature of self

The Exhausting Project of Being Someone

Most of the suffering people bring into therapy is tangled up in the same project: the effort to be a coherent, stable, defensible self. What if the work is not to build a better one but to need less of one?

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