NING YUANYUAN (Ellie)

I began studying Buddhism in 2011 and have learned key Mahayana sutras, including the Shurangama Sutra, Lotus Sutra, Medicine Buddha Sutra and Brahma Net Sutra....Read More
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Grounding the Mind in the Present

This article shares a Master's teaching that urges us to stop overthinking and ground our minds in the present moment . It emphasizes that fully focusing on doing our current tasks well is the key to building trust, seizing future opportunities, and achieving a meaningful life.

The Mental Spiral: How Overthinking Steals Your Present

When something disturbs us, our mind convinces us that endless analysis is protection.In truth, we're just rehearsing — and a life is never built in rehearsal, only in what we actually do with what's in front of us right now.

A True Practitioner: See Your Own Faults

A true practitioner does not dwell on the faults of others, but always turns the light inward to see their own.

Drop Arrogance

Lowering yourself is not weakness.It is not losing yourself.It is the highest form of strength —the kind that embraces everything, and in doing so, accomplishes everything.

What Happens When YouFocus on Others’ Faults?

We all notice when others do something wrong. But what if that very habit is quietly costing us more than we realize — and there's a better way to respond? This article explores an ancient teaching on what happens when we focus on others' faults, and the unexpected practice that can transform the whole experience.

The Grace Hidden in Difficult People

When faced with difficult people, our instinct is to resist. But what if the key to your own abundance lies in fulfilling their desires? Learn to navigate challenging relationships by shifting from competition to the wisdom of giving.

The Four Inverted Views

Can you really trust your view? In Buddhist teachings, “inverted views” reveal a quiet but profound truth: on life’s deepest matters—permanence, pleasure, purity, self—our instinctive view is often the exact opposite of reality.

Inquiry: Who Am I ?

What exactly is this 'I' that we cling to so tightly? Join us on a journey of self-inquiry as we examine the body, mind, and consciousness from multiple perspectives. Discover why everything we've identified as 'I' is constantly changing—and what remains unchanging beneath it all.