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Timeless Vows

January 1, 2026 by Narayan Helen Liebenson

We all know that intention is key to the path of liberation. But this year, I think we need an even stronger word. A timely word might be “vow.” For some, “vow” might sound too religious and so might not resonate. But vow has a more universal meaning. The Dalai Lama in his ever-inclusive way, …

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

The Radiant Heart: Meeting Afflictions as Visitors

by Matthew Hepburn · December 1, 2025

The Buddha made a startling claim about the human mind. “Radiant is this …

An Invitation to the CIMC Sangha

by Narayan Helen Liebenson · November 1, 2025

The three jewels on our path of compassion and liberation are the Buddha, the Dharma, and …

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

by Zeenat Potia · October 1, 2025

We are living in a time when artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool—it’s …

Reflections on CIMC at 40

by Narayan Helen Liebenson · September 1, 2025

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

Swimming Upstream and Creating the Sangha Field

by Chas DiCapua · August 1, 2025

Dharma practice is often described as swimming upstream or going against the grain. Based …

Magnanimous Heart

by Narayan Helen Liebenson · July 1, 2025

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

Finding True Refuge

by Jim Austin · June 1, 2025

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

Contemplation and action in these times

by Narayan Helen Liebenson · May 1, 2025

Dear Friends, This is an extremely confusing time, and it isn’t always so easy to know …

The Wisdom of Embodied Mindfulness

by Matthew Daniell · April 1, 2025

I was speaking to a friend recently, and our conversation, although initially amiable, was …

Wise View As Refuge

by Chas DiCapua · February 1, 2025

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

The Four Great Vows

by Narayan Helen Liebenson · January 1, 2025

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

Living with Uncertainty

by Olivia Hoblitzelle · December 1, 2024

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

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