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“Meditation in the Age of AI: What’s Metta Got to Do with It?”

We are living in a time when artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool—it’s becoming a companion, available 24/7 in the convenience of our homes, at very little cost. From work to relationships to therapy, AI is shaping how we learn, connect, and even soothe ourselves. A recent Harvard Business Review article by Marc Zao-Sanders noted …

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These articles come from our monthly newsletter teachings and feature wonderful, brief reflections on Buddhism and practice in everyday life.

Reflections on CIMC at 40

For the past 40 years, CIMC has been the heart core of my beloved community. We opened our …

Magnanimous Heart

(Excerpt of Narayan’s book, The Magnanimous Heart: Compassion and Love, Loss and Grief, …

Finding True Refuge

Once a year, Narayan offers a Refuges and Precepts Ceremony at CIMC. Paying homage to the …

Wise View As Refuge

Because we can be so acutely aware of the turbulence and difficulties in our world, it is …

The Four Great Vows

Here we are once again at the traditional time for making resolutions or setting …

Living with Uncertainty

As one who collects bits and pieces of dharma wisdom to keep practice inspired, I recently …

Dharma Advice for These Times

When you read this, the election will be just a few days away. As we know, we likely won’t …

The duet of wonder and grief

It's no surprise that so many people feel strangely adrift in these turbulent times. We …

Where does it hurt?

As I reflect on the fighting in Ukraine, as well as the political fighting, violence, and …