In this episode, I read and reflect on the very first sermon of the Buddha — the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, or “Turning of the Wheel of Dharma.”

This teaching is the foundation of all Buddhist philosophy. But more than that — it’s practical wisdom for the ups and downs of daily life. The Buddha didn’t offer a way to escape suffering… he offered a way to understand it, and to walk through it with clarity and compassion.

Together, we’ll explore the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path — not as abstract ideas, but as tools we can use right now.

Whether you’re new to Buddhism or have walked this path for years, I invite you to sit with me in calm curiosity.

Let’s turn the wheel — together.

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“It’s not happiness that makes us grateful. It’s gratefulness that makes us happy.”

We often think that happiness leads to gratefulness. But what if it’s the other way around? In this episode, I reflect on a powerful truth that has shaped my life: “It’s not happiness that makes us grateful. It’s gratefulness that makes us happy.”

Drawing from personal experience and Buddhist-inspired thinking, I explore how small moments of noticing — and saying “thank you” — can shift our mindset, even in difficult times. This isn’t about pretending everything’s okay. It’s about uncovering the quiet joy already within reach.

A gentle conversation for seekers who want to bring more lightness, clarity, and presence into their daily life.

We often hear “this too shall pass” in difficult moments — as comfort, a soft bandage for a bruise. But what if we looked at it differently? Not just as relief from pain, but as a reminder to savour joy, beauty, and presence?

In this episode, I share reflections on impermanence — not as something to fear, but as something to embrace. From daily stress to magical island sunsets, everything passes. And maybe that’s what makes it all so precious.

Let this phrase become your quiet companion.

These affirmations will inspire you to think positively, to build resolve, to believe in yourself. Listen, repeat them. Best to do this first thing in the morning and before going to bed.