enlightenment, milarepa, spiritual journey

Understanding Milarepa’s Painful Journey to Self-Awareness

The life of Milarepa is one of the most interesting and enlightening stories from Tibet. It is the story of personal growth, showcasing the randomness and extreme situations that human life presents along the journey from utter confusion to complete clarity. It also reveals the power of the human spirit to work through seemingly insurmountable ...

Emma Lu

A painting of Milarepa.

Put Down the Butcher’s Knife and Become a Buddha

In the modern world, people often use the phrase “Let’s put down the butcher’s knife and become a Buddha” to persuade wicked people to stop doing evil deeds. Some Buddhists use the same phrase to persuade people not to resort to evil words, deeds, and thoughts. In actual fact, this phrase does not refer to ...

Nspirement Staff

Two kitchen knivws on a tray.