Your job title may open doors, but it is not who you are. Drawing from Venerable Thubten Chodron’s talk, this reflection explores how motivation, not status or praise, quietly shapes a meaningful life.
Ancient Buddhist wisdom still speaks to modern careers. By pairing the Buddha’s teaching on Right Livelihood with Ikigai, this article explores how meaningful work can be ethical, sustainable, and financially viable without selling your conscience.
Inspired by the Dhamma, a chiropractor learns that businesses can be run with compassion, honesty, and clear intention. Her journey reveals how right speech is key to ethical work and genuine care.
Not all exits are caused by burnout—sometimes, growth calls us forward. This piece explores how to leave with intention and alignment.
Impulse spending feels like a quick fix, but the joy rarely lasts beyond unboxing. Through Buddhist reflection, I’ve learnt to pause, question my urges, and sometimes walk away, discovering that true freedom isn’t about never buying, but about choosing with awareness.
Here's how Pei Jing, with the help of her Cat Greg, made the tough choice between two equally appealing job options.
