by Craig Hamilton | Feb 6, 2025 | Meditation, read
What does it mean to have a “true nature”? This framing of the spiritual path as a journey to our true nature comes from the Buddhist tradition. According to this tradition, everyone has a Buddha nature or a true nature.The distinction being made here is that...
by Craig Hamilton | Dec 27, 2022 | Awakening, listen, Meditation, Spiritual Life, Uncategorized
If you’re on a spiritual path, you may have noticed that the dawning of a new year often brings with it a puzzling paradox. On one hand, many of us feel called to use the energy and focus of the new year as an opportunity to recommit to our goals and aspirations, or...
by Craig Hamilton | Apr 16, 2022 | Meditation
Genuine spiritual awakening has always been the pinnacle of human aspiration. If you’ve had even a glimpse of this profound spiritual potential, you know that an extraordinary, enlightened life is possible–a life filled with meaning and purpose, in which you have...
by Craig Hamilton | May 14, 2021 | listen, Meditation
One of the most common challenges we face when we meditate is our tendency to get distracted and lose focus. As we do the practice, we often get caught up with the thoughts that arise in our heads. We fixate on certain ideas or try to work out problems. And sooner or...
by Craig Hamilton | May 6, 2021 | Meditation, Q&A, watch
Spiritual teachings often seem to ask us to detach from our feelings in order to remain centered and free from reactivity. But, in our lived experience, emotions are an important part of how we navigate the world. Can we awaken spiritually without losing touch with...
