Wise Awareness (​Kumāra Bhikkhu's Blog)

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Occasionally, I hear stories like this: An elderly person is in a hospital, saying he wants to go home. Maybe he is sick of being in the hospital, maybe he’s dying and prefers to die at home, or maybe he simply misses home. Whatever the reason, his desire is clear—he wants to go home. However, his children insist that he stays on. If you were that person, how would you feel? In the children’s minds, keeping him in the hospital is better—until he recovers. But will he recover? No one knows. What everyone does know is that he wants to go home. Now, imagine you’re one of the children. What would you do? Suppose you want him to remain hospitalized. Ask yourself: Why? Who is this decision truly for—especially when his wish is clear? Is it really for him ? I understand your hope for his recovery. I understand your fear that his condition might worsen at home. And I understand your fear of losing him. But let me remind you: Death is certain. He will die—either in the hospital, agains...

Have you tried to practice the Dhamma in daily life but found it difficult? While we may say that Dhamma practice can be done anytime and anywhere, in the modern world, finding the mental space for it can be challenging. The good news? We can create conditions to make Dhamma practice easier for ourselves. Here’s how. 1. Simplify Your Life The modern world enables us to do many things, but we may end up overwhelmed by too many things to do. It makes sense to evaluate what’s truly important and let go of what doesn’t truly matter . Doing so minimizes rushing, allowing our minds to be more at ease. 2. Limit Digital Distractions Without a doubt, the greatest source of distraction today is the digital world. While it’s hard to live without technology, we must admit that excessive screen time disrupts Dhamma practice. Set boundaries —designate phone-free hours, limit social media use, and avoid mindless scrolling. Use technology wisely. 3. Set Aside Dedicated Time for Meditation Let’...