In honor of Taylor Swift’s secret album release here is 1 of the 44 entries from the Gal’s Guide Anthology: Nourish for you to enjoy. “No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.”― Taylor Swift By Leah Leach It was a typical Tuesday. […]
by Riwo My teacher, Lama Tsultrim Allione, gave an insightful keynote talk at the Women of Wisdom Summit on the topic of women’s confidence. The full title of her talk was Confidence, Self-Worth, and Self-Compassion on the Path. Her words are far more brilliant than what will follow from me. After the summit, I took […]
by Riwo “You’re too happy.” This is a phrase I hear after a person meets me on different days and is surprised that I am still happy. “You’re too busy.” This is a phrase I hear when a person wants to have 1-on-1 time to chat and for me to fix their problems, however, there […]
By Dr Leah Leach The Year of the Dragon (Feb 10, 2024 – Feb 27, 2025) is a time of transformation, growth, and surprise opportunities. It is a year filled with powerful energy to destroy old forms and bring in the new. A time to break yourself open. As the founder of Gal’s Guide and […]
Where you can be with your Buddhist friends Currently on pause while we move from Indiana to Minnesota. A fun and joyful meetup that holds space open to check in with each other, connect with how Buddhism is arising in us, share dharma discussions, and drop into a mindful meditation together. We offer prayer requests, […]
by Riwo INTENTION My intention is to help make what I have learned in Buddhism approachable to all levels of readers regardless of faith or practice. I also cultivate the intention to share this wisdom with all beings. If you follow your bliss, you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there […]
by Riwo INTENTION My intention is to help make what I have learned in Buddhism approachable to all levels of readers regardless of faith or practice. I also cultivate the intention to share this wisdom with all beings. There are moments when I feel the world reveals herself. As if a crystal-clear mirror is put […]
by Riwo INTENTION My intention is to help make what I have learned in Buddhism approachable to all levels of readers regardless of faith or practice. I also cultivate the intention to share this wisdom with all beings. Prince, Puff Daddy, and Queen Victoria and I have something in common… We’ve all changed our names. […]
by Riwo INTENTION My intention is to help make what I have learned in Buddhism approachable to all levels of readers regardless of faith or practice. I also cultivate the intention to share this wisdom with all beings. The story of the Hulk is an excellent example of Feeding (not fighting) Your Demons…get the stretchy […]
by Riwo WHAT IS THIS SEED? “The truth has no handles” HOW THIS SEED BLOOMED FOR ME This phrase gave me a visual for a word that has been in flux in recent years – ‘Truth’. When I heard this phrase in class, I immediately drew a vase and a coffee cup. The visualization of […]
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