Kiran Joshi

As we say goodbye to 2024, I reflect on social media, consumerism, and the spiritual journey.   In late 2023, I created an Instagram...

What  do you do when fortune smiles upon you? Do you celebrate with humility and gratitude, sharing your joy with others, or do you revel...

“Subject to decay are all conditioned things, Awaken with heedfulness” – Buddha’s last words   So, what decays: "I, Me, Mine"  – ego’s...

A foggy, misty morning enveloped the Bay Area as I drove to work. This was a familiar route I’ve traveled countless times, and I knew...

On the battle field of Kurukeshtra in Mahabharata, Krishna tells Arjuna to “Be in the world, but not be of it”. I often ponder what this...

I value many things: my appearance, possessions, my career, my family, friends, and even the planet itself. All of these hold...

It was a busy Saturday afternoon when Clara received an invitation to an informal gathering at her friend Sarah’s house. A casual...

For the past year, I have immersed myself in the practice of Nichiren Buddhism, engaging with its chant and silent prayers. During the...

Reaching my 60th birthday has led me to a period of profound introspection. As I reflect on the fact that three-quarters or more of my...

During my morning stroll, I couldn’t help but think of Cher’s song “If I Could Turn Back Time.” This reflection came to me as I watched...

If you have been around older people in East Asian communities, you may hear someone say that nirvana, or enlightenment, is not possible...

A thought arises – I just want to be somewhere else! Then the insight strikes – Can't leave my mind behind! Be mindful here!

Cruel joke or waking up, i do not know. Been toiling to build the “i”, Just to realize “i” is already the “I”.   Was i born for this...

In the symphony of daily existence, there exists an often overlooked cacophony: the relentless hum of our own thoughts. Today, I find...

As parents, we embark on a journey filled with a profound sense of purpose. From the moment our children are born, we devote ourselves to...

I search for solid ground beneath my feet, A place where time stands still, where moments meet. I seek the echoes of a vanished past,...

Life is a rich tapestry of experiences, interwoven with threads of challenge and triumph. Today, as I pause to reflect on my journey and...

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to become entangled in the web of our own thoughts and emotions. From the fleeting...

In the journey of our careers, there often comes a pivotal moment—a crossroads where we must decide whether to stay within our comfort...

Dear Readers, I am by no means an expert in Bhagvad Geeta; here, I took some time to write down a few nuggets on this holy book as I...