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    RENUNCIATION: How to practice it with the help of the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths

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Emma Terry
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Emma is a Buddhist practitioner located in Canada who strives to integrate mindfulness into every aspect of her life. She's interested in community development and the intersection between mindfulness and ethical living in a politically polarized era of consumption.
Outside view of public bus crowded with riders - Renunciation: How the 4 Noble Truths Can Help You Practice

RENUNCIATION: How to practice it with the help of the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths

Emma Terry·July 29, 2026
“Renunciation” is a word associated with Buddhist monks that often conjures a mental image of men with shaved heads, clad...
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Seated woman, meditating in front of laptop at home - Accountability: How Meditation Groups Help You Stay Mindful

MINDFULNESS AND ACCOUNTABILITY: How others can help you stick to your practice

Emma Terry·December 22, 2025
Accountability is a beautiful thing. The gym buddy who’s always psyched for weights at 6 a.m. can passively change your life with their presence, obliging...
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Man meditating at computer outside coffee shop - Buddhist Principles: 5 Valuable Ways to Add Them to Your Day

BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES: 5 ways to incorporate them into your daily routine

Emma Terry·November 25, 2025
As a Westerner, trying to develop on the eightfold path can be a head-scratching process. The Buddha’s teachings to renounce...
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THE BUDDHA’S IDEAS ABOUT FREE WILL: Reflections on an essay by Thanissaro Bhikku

Emma Terry·November 4, 2025
According to Thānissaro Bhikku, between the oppositional extremes of determinism and total free will, the Buddha characteristically promoted a middle...
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Young man and woman conversing over coffee - Mindful Listening: More Helpful Than Quickly Giving Advice

MINDFUL LISTENING: Why it’s better than giving unsolicited advice

Emma Terry·October 9, 2025
Think back to recent conversations you’ve had. When people vent to you about their problems, what percentage of the time...
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WHY I LEFT SOCIAL MEDIA: 10 benefits leaving can bring to your life

Emma Terry·October 2, 2025
No matter who you are, or how social media has or hasn’t affected you, I guarantee I can give you...
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Small group of young adults meditating - Full Remission: 2 Mindful Therapy Techniques Healed My BPD

FULL REMISSION: Mindfulness and DBT healed my borderline personality disorder

Emma Terry·September 9, 2025
When I first became depressed, all had been well. I was an anxious, screen-addicted 16 year-old, but I was well-liked...
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